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

[Former Member]

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,

P.

[ThomasZloch]

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

[Sandeep_Panghal]

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