How To Fix DS599 - No text elements may exist for includes. Delete them

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 599

• Message text: No text elements may exist for includes. Delete them

What causes this issue?

The system has found that text elements exist for this include.
Text elements for includes are not allowed.

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?

Delete the text elements. Call transaction SE32 for text element
maintenance and enter the include name. Choose the function "Delete".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS599 - No text elements may exist for includes. Delete them ?

  The SAP error message DS599 ("No text elements may exist for includes. Delete them.") typically occurs when there are text elements defined in an include program. In SAP ABAP, includes are meant to be reusable code snippets that do not have their own text elements. Text elements are usually associated with executable programs or function modules, but not with includes.
  Cause:
  The error arises because:
  
  You have defined text elements (like documentation or messages) in an include program.
  SAP does not allow text elements in include programs, as they are intended to be purely code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to remove any text elements from the include program. Here’s how you can do that:
  
  
  Open the Include Program:
  
  Use transaction code SE38 or SE80 to navigate to the include program that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Text Elements:
  
  In the ABAP editor, go to the menu and select Goto -> Text Elements or press Ctrl + F1.
  If there are any text elements defined, you will see them listed.
  
  
  
  Delete Text Elements:
  
  Remove any text elements that are present in the include. You can do this by selecting the text elements and deleting them.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate:
  
  After removing the text elements, save your changes and activate the include program.
  
  
  
  Recheck:
  
  After activation, check if the error persists by executing the program or including it in another program.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Include Programs: These are used to modularize code in ABAP. They can be included in other programs or function modules but should not contain text elements.
  Text Elements: These are typically used in executable programs or function modules to provide documentation or messages that can be translated.
  Best Practices: Always ensure that includes are kept clean and only contain code. If you need to provide documentation or messages, consider using a separate program or function module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DS599 error and ensure that your include programs comply with SAP's requirements.