How To Fix CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE243 - Do not use INCLUDE statements in building blocks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE - Report Templates

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Do not use INCLUDE statements in building blocks

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a building block that contains an INCLUDE
statement. However, building blocks must not contain INCLUDE statements.

System Response

The building block is not created.

How to fix this error?

Choose an area in the report template that does not contain an INCLUDE
statement for your building block.
Transfer the data for the building block again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE243 - Do not use INCLUDE statements in building blocks ?

  The SAP error message CM_REPORT_TEMPLATE243 indicates that there is an issue with the use of INCLUDE statements in the context of building blocks within a report template. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a report in SAP that uses a building block structure, and the system does not allow the use of INCLUDE statements in this context.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the attempt to use INCLUDE statements within a building block. Building blocks in SAP are designed to be modular and reusable components, and the use of INCLUDE statements can lead to complications in the structure and execution of the report. The system enforces this restriction to maintain the integrity and performance of the report generation process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should avoid using INCLUDE statements in your building blocks. Here are some steps you can take:
  
  
  Refactor Code: Instead of using INCLUDE