How To Fix PHIN118 - Include CI_PHINT does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN - Phase In: Messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Include CI_PHINT does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PHIN118 - Include CI_PHINT does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PHIN118, which states "Include CI_PHINT does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the specified include file in the ABAP program. This can happen for several reasons, including missing or incorrectly configured objects in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Include: The include file CI_PHINT may not exist in the system. This could be due to a transport issue or the include not being created in the first place.
  Transport Issues: If the include was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may be missing in the target system.
  Incorrect Naming: There could be a typo or incorrect naming in the code where the include is being called.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain includes or objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existence of Include:
  
  Go to transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE38 (ABAP Editor) and check if the include CI_PHINT exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system where it exists.
  
  
  
  Transport the Include:
  
  If the include is missing due to transport issues, check the transport logs and ensure that the include was included in the transport request and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Correct Naming:
  
  Review the code where the include is being called to ensure that the name is spelled correctly and matches the actual include name.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the include. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Include:
  
  If the include is missing and cannot be transported, you may need to recreate it manually. Ensure that you have the correct code and structure that should be in the include.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the include is part of a standard SAP module or enhancement, consult SAP documentation or support to see if there are any known issues or patches related to this include.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the include or the specific error message.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can use the debugger to trace where the error is occurring and gather more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal SAP technical team for further assistance.