How To Fix E4043 - Include & (used more than once) will be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E4 - Program maintenance functions within development system

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Include & (used more than once) will be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E4043 - Include & (used more than once) will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message E4043, which states "Include & (used more than once) will be deleted," typically occurs during the compilation of ABAP programs. This error indicates that an include file is being included multiple times in the same program or in a way that is not allowed by the ABAP runtime environment.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Inclusions: The same include file is being included multiple times in the same program or in a way that creates a conflict.
  Circular References: There may be circular references where two or more includes reference each other, leading to confusion in the inclusion process.
  Incorrect Include Logic: The logic used to include files may not be properly structured, leading to unintended multiple inclusions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Include Statements: Review the ABAP program and check all the INCLUDE statements. Ensure that each include is only referenced once.
  Use Conditional Includes: If you need to include the same file in different contexts, consider using conditional compilation to prevent multiple inclusions. You can use #IF and #ENDIF directives to control the inclusion.
  Refactor Code: If the includes are necessary in multiple places, consider refactoring the code to minimize the need for multiple includes. This might involve consolidating logic into fewer include files.
  Check for Circular References: Ensure that there are no circular references among the include files. If there are, refactor the includes to eliminate these circular dependencies.
  Use #DEFINE: You can define a macro using #DEFINE to ensure that the include is only processed once.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP ABAP documentation for best practices on includes and modularization.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging Tools: Use the ABAP debugger to step through the program and see where the includes are being processed to identify the source of the problem.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the E4043 error and ensure that your ABAP program compiles successfully without issues related to include files.