How To Fix ED525 - Line does not contain INCLUDE statement

ED525 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 525

• Message text: Line does not contain INCLUDE statement

What causes this issue?

The line command "cancel include" can only be executed on the
lines which include an INCLUDE statement.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED525 - Line does not contain INCLUDE statement ?

  The SAP error message ED525, which states "Line does not contain INCLUDE statement," typically occurs in the context of ABAP programming when the system expects an INCLUDE statement in a specific location within the code but does not find one. This error is often encountered during the processing of ABAP programs, function modules, or other code structures where modularization is expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing INCLUDE Statement: The most straightforward cause is that the line of code where the INCLUDE statement is expected is either missing or incorrectly formatted.
  Incorrect Syntax: The syntax of the INCLUDE statement may be incorrect, leading the parser to not recognize it.
  Contextual Misplacement: The INCLUDE statement may be placed in a context where it is not allowed or expected, such as outside of a program or function module.
  Corrupted Code: Sometimes, the code may be corrupted or improperly modified, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for INCLUDE Statement: Ensure that the line of