How To Fix SHMA010 - Specify the implementing class.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHMA - Shared Objects: Management Messages

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Specify the implementing class.

What causes this issue?

Whenever an area is to be set up automatically for shared objects, you
must specify a class that contains the area constructor as method (this
class must implement the interface IF_SHM_BUILD_INSTANCE). However, no
implementing class was specified.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Enter a corresponding class for the area constructor.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHMA010 - Specify the implementing class. ?

  The SAP error message SHMA010, which states "Specify the implementing class," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) or enhancement framework. This error indicates that the system expects you to specify a class that implements a particular interface or BAdI, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Implementation: The BAdI has been defined, but no implementation class has been created or assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The BAdI might be incorrectly configured, leading to the system not recognizing the implementing class.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign the implementing class.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BAdI Implementation:
  
  Go to transaction code SE18 (for BAdI definition) or SE19 (for BAdI implementation).
  Verify if there is an implementation for the BAdI in question. If not, you may need to create one.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Implementation:
  
  If there is no implementation, you can create one by using transaction SE19:
  
  Click on "Create" and enter the BAdI name.
  Implement the necessary methods in the class.
  
  
  If an implementation exists but is not assigned, ensure it is activated and properly assigned to the relevant application.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage BAdI implementations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check the documentation for the specific BAdI to understand what is required for the implementing class and ensure that all necessary methods are correctly implemented.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the code to see where the error is being triggered. This can provide insights into what might be missing or misconfigured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAdI Documentation: SAP provides documentation for each BAdI, which can be accessed through the SAP Help Portal or directly in the SAP system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to the specific BAdI.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SHMA010 error and ensure that the implementing class is correctly specified for the BAdI in question.