How To Fix SHMA051 - Change the entry for the area class and the attributes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHMA - Shared Objects: Management Messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Change the entry for the area class and the attributes

What causes this issue?

A shared objects area has an area class (R3TR CLAS) and a table entry
for the area attributes (R3TR SHMA). You want to change to object
catalog entry.

System Response

Information about the correct procedure.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change an object catalog entry, you must do so for both
objects simultaneously. You must enter the same package as the new entry
for both objects (class and area attributes). The two dialogs for the
change are displayed by the system one after the other.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHMA051 - Change the entry for the area class and the attributes ?

  The SAP error message SHMA051 typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Warehouse Management (WM) modules, particularly when dealing with storage locations, material master data, or warehouse structure. This error indicates that there is an issue with the area class or attributes associated with a specific storage area or material.
  Cause:
  The error message SHMA051 is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Area Class: The area class assigned to a storage area or material does not match the expected configuration or is not valid for the operation being performed.
  
  
  Missing Attributes: Required attributes for the area class are not defined or are incorrectly set up in the system.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration settings for the storage area or material master data.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a simple data entry error where the wrong values have been inputted for the area class or its attributes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SHMA051 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Area Class Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the area class in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the area class assigned to the storage area or material is valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Access the material master data for the affected material.
  Verify that the area class and its attributes are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Attributes:
  
  If any required attributes are missing or incorrectly set, update them to match the expected values for the area class.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the area class and its attributes to ensure compliance with system requirements.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes by attempting the operation that previously triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and attributes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or OML2 (Define Storage Types) to access and modify the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on the SHMA051 error.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the area class and attributes in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issue causing the SHMA051 error in your SAP system.