How To Fix FL026 - Include & of function group & contains a syntax error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FL - Function Builder messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Include & of function group & contains a syntax error

What causes this issue?

You attempted to activate a function module, but the function group
contains a syntax error.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Go into the editor, correct the syntax error and repeat the activation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FL026 - Include & of function group & contains a syntax error ?

  The SAP error message FL026, which states "Include & of function group & contains a syntax error," typically indicates that there is a syntax error in an ABAP program or include file associated with a function group. This error can occur during the activation of a function group or when executing a program that uses the function group.
  Causes:
  
  Syntax Errors in Code: The most common cause is a syntax error in the ABAP code within the include file or function group. This could be due to missing keywords, incorrect statements, or other coding mistakes.
  Inconsistent Code Changes: If multiple developers are working on the same function group or include, changes made by one developer may conflict with others, leading to syntax errors.
  Transport Issues: If the function group or include was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the syntax error.
  Missing Includes: If the include file references other includes or types that are not available or have errors, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Syntax: Open the function group or include file in the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80) and check for syntax errors. You can use the "Check" function (Ctrl + F2) to identify issues.
  Review Recent Changes: If the error started appearing after recent changes, review those changes for any mistakes. You can use the version management feature to compare changes.
  Activate Function Group: After correcting any syntax errors, make sure to activate the function group and all related includes. This can be done in transaction SE80 or SE37.
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that all necessary includes and types are available and correctly defined. If there are dependencies on other objects, verify that they are also error-free.
  Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  
  
  Debugging: If the error occurs during execution, you can use the debugger to step through the code and identify where the error is triggered.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or community forums for specific examples of similar errors and their resolutions.
  
  If you continue to face issues after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.