How To Fix TD737 - INCLUDE command cannot be expanded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TD - SAPscript: Text editor, composer, forms, styles and fonts

• Message number: 737

• Message text: INCLUDE command cannot be expanded

What causes this issue?

You want to include a text.

System Response

The text cannot be included.

How to fix this error?

The text could not be included because:
The text does not exist
You want to include the same text
You do not have a display authorization for the text.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TD737 - INCLUDE command cannot be expanded ?

  The SAP error message TD737, which states "INCLUDE command cannot be expanded," typically occurs during the compilation of ABAP programs. This error indicates that the ABAP runtime environment is unable to process an INCLUDE statement in the code, which is used to include external code or definitions into the current program.
  Causes of TD737 Error
  
  Missing Include File: The specified INCLUDE file does not exist in the system or is not accessible.
  Incorrect Path or Name: The INCLUDE statement may have a typo or incorrect path, leading to the system being unable to locate the file.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the INCLUDE file.
  Corrupted Include File: The INCLUDE file may be corrupted or improperly defined.
  Transport Issues: If the INCLUDE file was recently transported, it may not have been transported correctly or may not be in the target system.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check INCLUDE File Existence:
  
  Verify that the INCLUDE file specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the ABAP Editor (transaction SE38 or SE80) and trying to open the INCLUDE file directly.
  
  
  
  Correct the INCLUDE Statement:
  
  Ensure that the INCLUDE statement in your ABAP code is correctly spelled and formatted. The syntax should be:
  INCLUDE <include_name>.
  
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the program has the necessary authorizations to access the INCLUDE file. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the INCLUDE file was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues during the transport process. Ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Restore the INCLUDE File:
  
  If the INCLUDE file is corrupted or missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Check for Syntax Errors:
  
  Sometimes, syntax errors in the main program can lead to misleading error messages. Ensure that the main program is free of syntax errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE38: ABAP Editor
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check for data elements or structures that might be included)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on INCLUDE statements and ABAP programming guidelines.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the TD737 error.
  
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or ABAP development team for further assistance.