How To Fix EZ002 - Pattern include '&1' for source code generation does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Pattern include '&1' for source code generation does not exist

What causes this issue?

The reference &V1& for the generation of an include does not exist in
this system.

System Response

The system cannot generate the include.

How to fix this error?

Check whether '&V1&' is the correct reference, or check why it is not
in the system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ002 - Pattern include '&1' for source code generation does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EZ002, which states "Pattern include '&1' for source code generation does not exist," typically occurs during the generation of source code in the ABAP environment. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a pattern include that is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Include: The specified pattern include (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a number of reasons, such as:
  
  The include was never created.
  The include was deleted or renamed.
  There is a typo in the name of the include.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the include was part of a transport request that was not successfully imported into the target system, it may be missing.
  
  
  Development Environment Issues: If you are working in a development environment, the include may not have been created or activated properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existence: Verify if the include exists in the system:
  
  Use transaction SE38 or SE80 to search for the include by its name.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a transport.
  
  
  
  Create the Include: If the include is missing, you can create it:
  
  Go to transaction SE38 or SE80.
  Create a new include with the required name and implement the necessary code.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the include was supposed to be transported:
  
  Check the transport logs to ensure that the transport containing the include was successfully imported.
  If it failed, you may need to re-import the transport.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors: Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the code that references the include. Double-check the name used in the code.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the include is part of a standard SAP package or a third-party solution, consult the relevant documentation or support channels to understand how to obtain or recreate the include.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Development Guidelines: Follow best practices for naming and managing includes in ABAP development to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.