How To Fix EU253 - Include & already exists. Insert in program & anyway?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 253

• Message text: Include & already exists. Insert in program & anyway?

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create the object in an INCLUDE program that already
exists, but not to your main program. If this INCLUDE program is
incorporated into your main program, syntax errors may occur.

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?

Check that you have chosen the correct INCLUDE program.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EU253 - Include & already exists. Insert in program & anyway? ?

  The SAP error message EU253 ("Include & already exists. Insert in program & anyway?") typically occurs when you attempt to include a source code file (an "include") in an ABAP program, but the include file is already present in that program. This can happen during the development of ABAP programs when you try to add an include that has already been added.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Include: The most common cause is that the include file you are trying to add is already included in the program.
  Development Environment: Sometimes, this can happen due to the development environment or tools that might not properly track existing includes.
  Manual Editing: If the program is being edited manually, it’s possible to accidentally try to add the same include multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Includes: Before adding an include, check the program to see if the include is already present. You can do this by looking at the program's source code.
  Remove Duplicate Include: If you find that the include is already there, you can remove the duplicate entry if it is not needed.
  Use the Existing Include: If the include is already present and you need to make changes, consider editing the existing include rather than adding it again.
  Confirm Action: If you are sure that you want to include it again (for example, if you are working in a different context), you can confirm the action when prompted by the system. However, this is generally not recommended unless you have a specific reason.
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Development: Understanding how includes work in ABAP is crucial. Includes are used to modularize code and can be reused across multiple programs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to your version of SAP that might provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for best practices on managing includes and modular programming in ABAP.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always check for existing includes before adding new ones.
  Maintain a clean and organized codebase to avoid confusion with includes.
  Use comments to document why certain includes are necessary, especially if they are included multiple times in different contexts.
  
  By following these guidelines, you can effectively manage includes in your ABAP programs and avoid encountering the EU253 error message.