How To Fix ED174 - Program & is too big for the ABAP Debugger

ED174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Program & is too big for the ABAP Debugger

What causes this issue?

Program &V1& has more than 16,383 lines.
You cannot use the ABAP Debugger with sections of the program with high
line numbers.

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?

Divide program &V1& into include programs, each of which is less than
16,383 lines long.
Otherwise, you will not be able to use the ABAP Debugger for the whole
program.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED174 - Program & is too big for the ABAP Debugger ?

  The SAP error message ED174 ("Program & is too big for the ABAP Debugger") typically occurs when you attempt to debug an ABAP program that exceeds the size limitations of the ABAP Debugger. This can happen with very large programs or when the program has a significant amount of code, data, or includes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Program Size: The primary cause of this error is that the ABAP program you are trying to debug is too large. The ABAP Debugger has limitations on the size of the program it can handle.
  Complexity: Programs with a high number of includes, function modules, or classes can also contribute to this issue.
  Memory Limitations: The system may have memory constraints that prevent the debugger from loading the entire program.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Break Down the Program: If possible, refactor the program to reduce its size. This can involve splitting large programs into smaller, more manageable pieces or modules.
  Use Subroutines or Function Modules: Move