How To Fix FINB_GN005 - Syntax error in Include &1, row &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_GN - Messages from the Generator

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Syntax error in Include &1, row &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_GN005 - Syntax error in Include &1, row &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINB_GN005 indicates a syntax error in an include program. This error typically occurs during the execution of a program or report that includes a specific include file, and it points to a problem in the code within that include.
  Cause:
  
  
  Code Errors: The most common cause is a syntax error in the ABAP code within the specified include file. This could be due to:
  
  Missing or misplaced keywords (e.g., DATA, SELECT, ENDSELECT, etc.)
  Incorrectly defined variables or data types
  Unmatched parentheses or quotation marks
  Incorrectly structured loops or conditional statements
  
  
  
  Changes in Include: If the include file was recently modified, the changes may have introduced a syntax error.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the include was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process that corrupted the code.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Include File: 
  
  Go to the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80) and open the include file specified in the error message (the name will be indicated as &1).
  Review the code at the specified row (&2) for any syntax errors. Look for common issues like missing keywords, incorrect variable declarations, or unmatched symbols.
  
  
  
  Syntax Check: 
  
  Use the syntax check feature in the ABAP Editor (by clicking on the "Check" button or pressing Ctrl + F2) to identify any syntax errors in the code.
  
  
  
  Restore Previous Version: 
  
  If the include was recently modified and the changes are causing the error, consider restoring the previous version of the include file if available.
  
  
  
  Transport Logs: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate problems with the include file.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If the error is not immediately apparent, you can set breakpoints and debug the program to see how the include is being processed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check data definitions)
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or community forums for similar issues and solutions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to the specific include or program.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the syntax error indicated by the FINB_GN005 message.