How To Fix EZ259 - User top include &1 is also used in other application forms

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EZ - Print workbench

• Message number: 259

• Message text: User top include &1 is also used in other application forms

What causes this issue?

You have specified a user top include that is still being used by
another application form.

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 your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EZ259 - User top include &1 is also used in other application forms ?

  The SAP error message EZ259 indicates that a user-defined top include (a type of include program in ABAP) is being used in multiple application forms. This can lead to conflicts or inconsistencies in the application forms that reference the same include.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A top include is defined and used in more than one application form.
  The system detects that the same include is being referenced in multiple places, which can lead to issues with data consistency or program execution.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Include: Determine which top include is causing the issue. The error message will typically specify the name of the include (represented as &1 in the message).
  
  
  Check Usage: Review all application forms that reference this include. You can do this by searching for the include name in the relevant application forms or by using transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE38 (ABAP Editor) to find where the include is used.
  
  
  Refactor Code: If the include is indeed used in multiple places, consider refactoring your code:
  
  Create Separate Includes: If the logic in the include is specific to certain application forms, create separate includes for each form to avoid conflicts.
  Consolidate Logic: If the logic is common and should be shared, ensure that the include is designed to handle multiple contexts without causing conflicts.
  
  
  
  Test Changes: After making changes, thoroughly test the application forms to ensure that they function correctly and that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Documentation: Document the changes made to the includes and the application forms for future reference and to help other developers understand the structure.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Includes: In ABAP, includes are used to modularize code. A top include is typically used to define global variables, constants, or common routines that can be shared across multiple programs or forms.
  Best Practices: It is generally a good practice to limit the use of top includes to avoid such conflicts. Consider using function modules or classes for shared logic instead of includes when possible.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes or the SAP Community for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message, as there may be additional context or solutions provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EZ259 error and improve the structure of your ABAP code.