How To Fix ED051 - Program & is of type I and therefore cannot be generated

ED051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Program & is of type I and therefore cannot be generated

What causes this issue?

A source text of type I is an Include, which can not be generated
on its own.

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?

If the type was incorrectly specified, change the type in the
program attributes.
If the type I is correct, generate the associated main program.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED051 - Program & is of type I and therefore cannot be generated ?

  The SAP error message ED051 indicates that there is an issue with a program that is classified as type "I" (which stands for "Include"). This error typically arises when there is an attempt to generate or activate an include program that is not allowed to be generated due to its type or status.
  
  Cause:
  
  Program Type: The program is of type "I" (Include), which means it is intended to be included in other programs rather than executed on its own. This type of program cannot be generated independently.
  Incorrect Usage: There may be an attempt to execute or generate an include program directly, which is not permissible.
  Missing Dependencies: The include may depend on other programs or includes that are not activated or are missing.
  Transport Issues: If the include is part of a transport request, there may be issues with the transport that prevent it from being activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Program Usage: Ensure that you are