How To Fix EU172 - Include & does not have a function group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Include & does not have a function group &

What causes this issue?

Include &V1& logically belongs to function group &V2&. However, this
function group does not exist.
Includes whose names begin with L... are logically assigned to a
function group.

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?

Choose another name for the include, or create an appropriate function
group.

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 EU172 - Include & does not have a function group & ?

  The SAP error message EU172 indicates that there is an issue with an include program that is trying to reference a function group that does not exist or is not recognized in the system. This error typically occurs during the activation of an ABAP program or include.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Function Group: The function group that the include is trying to reference has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Naming: There might be a typo in the name of the function group in the include.
  Transport Issues: If the include was transported from another system, the function group may not have been transported correctly or at all.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the function group.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Function Group: Verify that the function group exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Function Builder (transaction code SE37) and checking if the function group is listed.
  Correct Naming: Ensure that the name of the function group in the include is spelled correctly and matches the actual function group name.
  Transport Check: If the include was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the function group was included in the transport request. If it was not, you may need to transport it separately.
  Create Function Group: If the function group does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code SE80 or SE37.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the function group. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE37: Function Builder
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check related database objects)
  
  
  Debugging: If you are unsure where the error is occurring, you can use the ABAP debugger to step through the code and identify the exact point of failure.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EU172 error and ensure that your ABAP program or include can reference the necessary function group correctly.