How To Fix ED172 - Unable to create include & in function group &

ED172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Unable to create include & in function group &

What causes this issue?

Include &V1& does not logically belong to the function group &V2& in
which you wanted to create it. Instead, it belongs to function group
&V3&.
Note that the include will not automatically be transported when you
transport function group &V2&.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED172 - Unable to create include & in function group & ?

  The SAP error message ED172, which states "Unable to create include & in function group &," typically occurs during the development process in the ABAP Workbench when there is an issue with creating an include program in a function group. This error can arise due to several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Naming Conflicts: The include name you are trying to create may already exist or conflict with existing objects in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify includes in the specified function group.
  Function Group Lock: The function group may be locked by another user or session, preventing changes.
  Transport Issues: If the system is in a transport request, there may be restrictions on creating new objects.
  Technical Settings: There may be issues with the technical settings of the function group or the include itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Existing Includes: Verify