How To Fix ED541 - Only 1st include saved. Enter new command for others

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 541

• Message text: Only 1st include saved. Enter new command for others

What causes this issue?

You cannot save several expanded includes at the same time.

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?

Save every expanded include individually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED541 - Only 1st include saved. Enter new command for others ?

  The SAP error message ED541 ("Only 1st include saved. Enter new command for others") typically occurs when you are working with the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80) and you are trying to save multiple includes or objects at once. This error indicates that only the first include was saved successfully, and the system is prompting you to enter a new command for the other includes.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Includes: You may be trying to save multiple include programs or objects at once, and the system is only able to process the first one.
  System Limitation: SAP has certain limitations on how many objects can be saved in a single transaction or command.
  Locking Issues: There may be locking issues with the other includes, preventing them from being saved.
  
  Solution:
  
  Save Individually: Instead of trying to save multiple includes at once, save each include individually. Open each include and save it one by one.
  Check for Locks: Ensure that there are no locks on the includes you are trying to save. You can check for locks using transaction SM12.
  Use Transport Organizer: If you are working with transport requests, ensure that you are using the Transport Organizer (transaction SE09 or SE10) to manage your includes and objects properly.
  Review Syntax: Make sure there are no syntax errors in the includes that might be causing the save operation to fail.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to save the includes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE09/SE10 (Transport Organizer), SM12 (Display and Delete Locks).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on working with includes and ABAP programming.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.