How To Fix SHMA056 - Area properties for &1 already exist with original system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHMA - Shared Objects: Management Messages

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Area properties for &1 already exist with original system &2

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The area &V1& is to be created. However, there is already a global TADIR
entry for the area properties under this name in the original system
&V2&. But there is no global TADIR entry for a class with the name
&V1&. The current status is inconsistent. Therefore, no area can be
created for shared objects under the name &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Chose another name for the area.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHMA056 - Area properties for &1 already exist with original system &2 ?

  The SAP error message SHMA056 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify area properties for a specific area (denoted by &1) that already exists in the original system (denoted by &2). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Master Data Management or when dealing with data replication scenarios.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The area properties you are trying to create or modify already exist in the system. This can happen if there was a previous attempt to create the same area properties, or if the data was replicated from another system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, leading to conflicts when trying to create or modify existing entries.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can lead to attempts to create duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before creating or modifying area properties, check if the area properties for &1 already exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using appropriate reports to list existing area properties.
  Modify Existing Properties: If the area properties already exist and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing properties instead of trying to create new ones.
  Data Replication: If this error occurs during data replication, ensure that the source system does not have duplicate entries and that the replication settings are correctly configured.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data processing logic to manage situations where duplicates may arise.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for additional guidance on handling this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes to view or manage area properties (e.g., SIMG, SE11, SE80).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the SHMA056 error effectively.