topic Re: why do we need to point at main program when activating include? in Application Development and Automation Discussions

why do we need to point at main program when activating include?

Former Member — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:38:54 GMT

Hi There Abapers,

Just a quick question, because I faced such issue when implementing OSS notes.

When activating objects I am asked to point out the main program for one of includes changed.

This inclde is used in ~30 programs.

As far as OSS note doesn't say a word about main program in fact I am not able to check it, I need to pick random program from a list up.

The question is...

Why do we need to point at main program when activating include as we are only changing the sub-object (include)?

Will this 'random main program selection' bring some negative effects in the future?

Will be thankful for some expert opinion

Kind Regards,

Re: why do we need to point at main program when activating include?

ThomasZloch — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:42:57 GMT

You should check all main programs when activating an include, to make sure that all main programs are still syntactically correct even with the changed include.

Thomas

Re: why do we need to point at main program when activating include?

Sandeep_Panghal — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 09:49:39 GMT

Also this is to ensure that the objects which are used in the Include program with reference to the main program are syntactically correct.