How To Fix DS160 - Objects that do not exist for INCLUDE programs will be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Objects that do not exist for INCLUDE programs will be deleted

What causes this issue?

You attempted to change the program from a type other than <LB>I</> to
type <LB>I</> (INCLUDE). However, programs of type <LB>I</> have no
text elements (apart from the title), no documentation, no user
interface, no screens and no variants. If you proceed with the change,
any such objects will be deleted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Assign any objects you the still require before changing the main
program type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS160 - Objects that do not exist for INCLUDE programs will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message DS160, which states "Objects that do not exist for INCLUDE programs will be deleted," typically occurs during the transport of objects or when trying to activate or modify an INCLUDE program in the ABAP Workbench. This message indicates that there are references to INCLUDE programs that are no longer valid or do not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing INCLUDE Programs: The INCLUDE program that is being referenced in your code has been deleted or is not available in the current system.
  Transport Issues: If the INCLUDE program was part of a transport request that was not successfully imported, it may lead to this error.
  Development Environment Changes: Changes made in the development environment that were not properly transported to the quality or production environment can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Missing INCLUDEs: Verify if the INCLUDE program exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the ABAP Editor (SE38) and trying to open the INCLUDE program directly.
  Restore Missing Objects: If the INCLUDE program is missing, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it if it was deleted unintentionally.
  Transport Consistency: Ensure that all necessary objects are included in the transport request and that the transport has been successfully imported into the target system.
  Code Review: Review the code that references the INCLUDE program to ensure that it is not pointing to an outdated or incorrect INCLUDE.
  Activate Objects: After ensuring that all necessary INCLUDE programs are present, try to activate the main program or the object that is causing the error again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE38 (ABAP Editor) to manage and check your ABAP programs and INCLUDEs.
  Transport Management System (TMS): Familiarize yourself with TMS to understand how transports work and how to troubleshoot transport-related issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes for known problems.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance. They may have additional tools or insights to help resolve the issue.