How To Fix ED549 - The "End of INCLUDE" line is missing for the include to be compressed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 549

• Message text: The "End of INCLUDE" line is missing for the include to be compressed

What causes this issue?

You want to save or compress an expanded include. The editor can no
longer recognize the end of the include, because the special comment
line which indicates the end is missing.

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 you only want to compress and not save the include, you can insert
the corresponding INCLUDE statement again in front of the starting
comment line and delete the expanded include text manually.
To ensure that your changes in the expanded include text are not lost,
copy the text to a file.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED549 - The "End of INCLUDE" line is missing for the include to be compressed ?

  The SAP error message ED549 indicates that there is a problem with an ABAP include file where the "End of INCLUDE" line is missing. This error typically arises when the system attempts to compress an include file, but it cannot find the necessary termination statement that indicates the end of the include.
  Cause:
  
  Missing End Statement: The include file does not have the required END-OF-INCLUDE statement at the end of the code.
  Corrupted Include File: The include file may be corrupted or improperly modified, leading to the absence of the termination line.
  Syntax Errors: There may be syntax errors or other issues in the code that prevent the parser from recognizing the end of the include.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Include File: Open the include file in the ABAP editor (transaction SE38 or SE80) and verify that it has the END-OF-INCLUDE statement at the end. If it is missing, add it.
  INCLUDE <your_include_name>.
  ...
  END-OF-INCLUDE <your_include_name>.
  
  
  Review Code for Errors: Look for any syntax errors or issues in the code that might prevent the parser from correctly identifying the end of the include. Fix any identified issues.
  
  
  Recreate the Include: If the include file is corrupted and cannot be fixed, consider recreating it. You can copy the existing code to a new include file and ensure that the END-OF-INCLUDE statement is included.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If this error occurs after a transport, ensure that the transport was successful and that all objects were correctly imported. Sometimes, missing objects in a transport can lead to such errors.
  
  
  Check for Modifications: If the include file has been modified by multiple developers, check for any recent changes that might have led to this issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE38 or SE80 to access and edit ABAP programs and includes.
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on writing and managing ABAP code, including includes and their structure.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ED549 error and ensure that your include files are correctly structured.