How To Fix SHMA055 - Class &1 exists with original in &2 (no area class)

SHMA055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHMA - Shared Objects: Management Messages

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Class &1 exists with original in &2 (no area class)

What causes this issue?

The area &V1& is to be created. However, there is already a global
TADIR entry for a class with this name in the original system &V2&.
Since no entry was found there for the area properties, this is not
an area class. Therefore, no area can be created for shared objects
under the name &V1&.

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?

Choose another name for the area.

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 SHMA055 - Class &1 exists with original in &2 (no area class) ?

  The SAP error message SHMA055 indicates that there is an issue related to the classification of a material or object in the SAP system. Specifically, the message states that a class (denoted by &1) exists with an original in another class (denoted by &2), but there is no area class defined for it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, which is used to categorize materials, equipment, or other objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Class Definition Issues: The class that is being referenced may not have been properly defined or may be missing necessary attributes.
  Missing Area Class: The error specifically mentions that there is no area class defined. This means that the system is expecting a classification area to be associated with the class, but it is not found.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the classification of materials or objects, possibly due to changes in the classification