How To Fix EZ205 - User top include specified in application form &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 205

• Message text: User top include specified in application form &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ205 - User top include specified in application form &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EZ205 indicates that a user-defined top include specified in an application form does not exist. This typically occurs in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when the system is trying to process a form that references a top include that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Include: The specified top include file is not created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the form configuration that points to a non-existent include.
  Transport Issues: If the form was transported from one system to another, the include might not have been transported correctly.
  Development Environment: The include might exist in the development environment but not in the production environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Include Existence: Verify if the specified top include exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE38 for ABAP programs or SE80 for object navigator) and checking for the include.
  
  
  Create the Include: If the include does not exist, you may need to create it. You can do this by:
  
  Going to transaction SE38 or SE80.
  Creating a new include with the specified name.
  Implementing the necessary code or logic in the include.
  
  
  
  Correct the Form Configuration: If there is a typo or incorrect reference in the form configuration, correct it to point to the right include.
  
  
  Transport the Include: If the include exists in the development environment but not in production, ensure that it is included in the transport request and properly transported to the target system.
  
  
  Check Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the include and the form.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), SMARTFORMS (for Smart Forms).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for SAPscript and Smart Forms for more details on how to manage includes and forms.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the form processing to identify where the reference to the non-existent include is being made.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EZ205 error and ensure that your SAP forms function correctly.