How To Fix SHMA002 - Access to area class is not possible

SHMA002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHMA - Shared Objects: Management Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Access to area class is not possible

What causes this issue?

A generated area class belongs to each area for shared objects. This
class cannot be accessed at the moment. A possible reason for this is
that the class is currently being edited by another user.

System Response

The required processing of the area is terminated or will not be
executed.

How to fix this error?

Start the transaction again and repeat this action.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHMA002 - Access to area class is not possible ?

  The SAP error message SHMA002 ("Access to area class is not possible") typically occurs when there is an issue with accessing a specific area class in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, including authorization issues, configuration problems, or system inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the area class.
  Configuration Problems: The area class may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the area class.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or issues with the SAP environment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the area class. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction code SU53 or SU01.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the area class in the relevant customizing settings. This