How To Fix DS800 - Program & is an include; specify a main program

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 800

• Message text: Program & is an include; specify a main program

What causes this issue?

You specified the name of an INCLUDE program (&V1&), but the extended
program check is only possible for programs with a type other than "I".

How to fix this error?

Specify a main program. Main program types include "1", "M" and "F".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS800 - Program & is an include; specify a main program ?

  The SAP error message DS800 typically indicates that a program is being executed that is either an include program or is not defined as a main program. This error can occur in various scenarios, particularly when trying to execute a report or transaction that is not properly set up.
  
  Cause:
  
  Include Program: The program you are trying to execute is an include program, which cannot be executed directly. Include programs are meant to be included in other programs and do not have a standalone execution context.
  Missing Main Program: The main program that should call the include program is either not specified or is missing.
  Incorrect Execution Method: You might be trying to run a program in a way that is not supported, such as executing an include directly from the command field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Main Program: Determine which main program includes the include program you are trying to execute. You can usually find this