How To Fix SD173 - Includes may not be documented

SD173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Includes may not be documented

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD173 - Includes may not be documented ?

  The SAP error message SD173 ("Includes may not be documented") typically occurs in the context of SAP SD (Sales and Distribution) when there is an attempt to document or create documentation for an include program or function module that is not allowed. This is a common restriction in SAP to maintain the integrity and stability of the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Include Programs: In SAP, include programs are used to modularize code. They are not standalone programs and are meant to be included in other programs or function modules. As such, they do not have their own documentation.
  Documentation Restrictions: SAP restricts the documentation of includes to prevent confusion and maintain clarity in the documentation process. This is because includes are often reused across multiple programs, and documenting them separately could lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Avoid Documenting Includes: If you encounter this error, the solution is to refrain from trying to document the include program. Instead, focus