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The code contains too many includes.

This code insight lists all Abap Programs using too many Includes. It provides the following information: Abap Program fullname, number of Includes

Why you should care

High number of Includes decreases the visibility in terms of data definitions and processes. Program maintenance will become difficult.

Business Impacts

Since Includes reduces program maintenance, it essentially reduces the time towards innovating the code because of shifted focus.

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CAST recommendations

Reduce the total number of parameters by subdividing your functions into more specialized and granular artifacts.

References

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