How To Fix E2214 - Table/structure & does not contain an include

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Table/structure & does not contain an include

What causes this issue?

You attempted to expand the includes contained in the table. However,
the table does not contain any includes.
You can recognize includes by the fact that <LS>.INCLUDE</> or
<LS>.INCLU-<suffix></> is entered as field name.

System Response

This action is not possible.

How to fix this error?

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 E2214 - Table/structure & does not contain an include ?

  The SAP error message E2214 indicates that a specific table or structure does not contain an include. This error typically arises during the development of ABAP programs or when working with data dictionary objects in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to include a structure or table that is expected to have an include but does not.
  The structure or table definition is incomplete or incorrectly defined.
  There may be a misunderstanding in the use of includes in the context of the specific table or structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the E2214 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Table/Structure Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the definition of the table or structure that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the table or structure is correctly defined and that it is supposed to have includes.
  
  
  
  Add an Include:
  
  If the table or structure is supposed to have an include, you can create an include and add it to the table or structure definition.
  To do this, you can use transaction SE11, select the table or structure, and then add the include in the appropriate section.
  
  
  
  Review ABAP Code:
  
  If the error is occurring in ABAP code, review the code to ensure that you are referencing the correct table or structure.
  Make sure that you are not trying to include a non-include structure or table.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the error appeared after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the structure or table definitions, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a colleague who has experience with the specific module or area.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Module), SE24 (Class Builder).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific table or structure you are working with.
  ABAP Development Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with best practices for ABAP development, especially regarding the use of includes and data dictionary objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the E2214 error and implement a solution to resolve it.