How To Fix WXPB267 - Field &1 in include &2 is not used and has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXPB - MAP Messages: SAP R/3 Enterprise Add-On

• Message number: 267

• Message text: Field &1 in include &2 is not used and has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXPB267 - Field &1 in include &2 is not used and has been deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WXPB267 Field &1 in include &2 is not used and has been deleted
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs during the activation or generation of a program or include in the SAP system. It indicates that a field (variable) named &1 in the include program &2 was found to be declared but is not used anywhere in the code. As a result, the SAP system automatically deletes this unused field from the include to optimize the program.
  In other words:  
  
  The field declared in the include is redundant (not referenced anywhere).  
  SAP's syntax check or code cleanup process removes it to keep the code clean and efficient.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During program activation or syntax check.  
  When the ABAP runtime or code inspector detects unused variables or fields in includes.  
  Often seen in generated code or after code refactoring where some fields become obsolete.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle it:
  
  
  Review the code:
  
  Check the include &2 and verify if the field &1 is indeed not used anywhere.  
  
  If the field is truly unnecessary, no action is needed because SAP has already deleted it.  
  If you intended to use the field but forgot to reference it, update the code accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust your code if needed:  
  
  If the field should be used, add the necessary references or logic that uses this field.  
  If the field is obsolete, you can safely ignore this warning or remove the declaration manually.
  
  
  
  Suppress the warning (optional):
  
  If this warning is not relevant and you want to avoid seeing it repeatedly, you can suppress it in the system settings or code inspector checks, but this is generally not recommended unless you are sure.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning (W), not an error, so it does not stop program activation.  
  It helps maintain clean and efficient ABAP code by removing unused declarations.  
  Common in large projects or generated code where some fields become obsolete after changes.  
  Can be related to includes generated by SAP tools or custom code includes.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Message ID
  WXPB267
  
  
  Type
  Warning
  
  
  Cause
  Field declared in include is unused and deleted automatically.
  
  
  Effect
  Field removed from include to optimize code.
  
  
  Solution
  Review if field is needed; if yes, use it; if no, ignore warning.
  
  
  
  
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