How To Fix EU405 - Include &1 not in master program; check syntax and modify if required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Include &1 not in master program; check syntax and modify if required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EU405 - Include &1 not in master program; check syntax and modify if required ?

  The SAP error message EU405, which states "Include &1 not in master program; check syntax and modify if required," typically occurs during the compilation of ABAP programs. This error indicates that the specified include file (denoted by &1) is not recognized as part of the main program or is not properly included in the program's structure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Include: The include file specified in the program is not present in the system or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Syntax: There may be a syntax error in the way the include is referenced in the main program.
  Program Structure Issues: The main program may not be properly defined to include the specified include file.
  Transport Issues: If the program or include was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Include Existence: Verify that the include file exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80) and checking if the include is available.
  Correct Syntax: Ensure that the syntax used to include the file is correct. The correct syntax for including an include file in ABAP is:
  INCLUDE <include_name>.
  Make sure there are no typos or syntax errors.
  
  Check Program Attributes: Ensure that the main program is defined correctly and that it is intended to include the specified include file.
  Transport Check: If the program was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the include was included in the transport request and that it was imported correctly.
  Recompile the Program: After making any necessary changes, recompile the main program to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check and modify the program and includes.
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on includes and program structure.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.