How To Fix RIS_MESSAGES001 - Error during access to Shared Objects area

RIS_MESSAGES001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RIS_MESSAGES - Message Class of Repository Information System

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Error during access to Shared Objects area

What causes this issue?

An error occurred while accessing the Shared Objects area of the
Repository Information System.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Restart the transaction or execute the function once again. If the error
occurs again after that, perform the following steps, one after the
other:
- Call transaction SHMM.
- Select the line with the area name CL_RIS_SHM_AREA.
- Press the button 'Delete All Instances'.
- Restart the transaction called previously or execute the function once
again.
The corresponding data structures will now be newly set up in the
background. The intial access to the Repository Information System
(search, F4help, where-used list, environment analysis) may take a few
seconds to start. If the error persists after this, contact SAP Support.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RIS_MESSAGES001 - Error during access to Shared Objects area ?

  The SAP error message RIS_MESSAGES001 ("Error during access to Shared Objects area") typically indicates an issue with accessing shared objects in the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during report execution, data retrieval, or when accessing certain functionalities that rely on shared objects.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the shared objects.
  Configuration Problems: There may be misconfigurations in the system settings related to shared objects.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database, such as connectivity issues or corruption, can lead to this error.
  System Performance: High load on the system or insufficient resources can cause timeouts or failures in accessing shared objects.
  Transport Issues: If the shared objects were recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing components.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the shared objects. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles