How To Fix SHMA011 - Specify a root data class.

SHMA011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHMA - Shared Objects: Management Messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Specify a root data class.

What causes this issue?

A root data class must be specified for each area. The attributes of
this class are actually the visible data of the area. However, no root
data class was specified.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid data class (this class must implement the interface
IF_SHM_ENABLED).

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 SHMA011 - Specify a root data class. ?

  The SAP error message SHMA011: "Specify a root data class" typically occurs in the context of SAP's data modeling and database management, particularly when working with the ABAP Dictionary or when defining data classes for database tables.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to create or modify a database table or structure, and the system requires you to specify a root data class. The root data class is essential for defining how the data is stored in the database and is necessary for the system to manage the data effectively.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SHMA011 error, you need to specify a root data class for the database object you are working with. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Data Dictionary (SE11):
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Select the Object Type:
  
  Choose the type of object you are working with (e.g., Database Table, Structure).
  
  
  
  Create or Modify the Object:
  
  If you