How To Fix SHMA057 - Inconsistent global TADIR entries (package) exist for area &1

SHMA057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHMA - Shared Objects: Management Messages

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Inconsistent global TADIR entries (package) exist for area &1

What causes this issue?

The area &V1& is to be created. However, there are already global TADIR
entries for the area properties (package &V2&) and the area class
(package &V3&) in the original system &V4&. This status is
inconsistent. Therefore, no area for shared objects can be created with
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 and report the error.

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 SHMA057 - Inconsistent global TADIR entries (package) exist for area &1 ?

  The SAP error message SHMA057 indicates that there are inconsistent entries in the TADIR table for a specific area (denoted by &1). The TADIR table is used in SAP to manage the directory of objects and their associated packages, and inconsistencies can arise when there are discrepancies between the entries in TADIR and the actual objects in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Transport Issues: If objects were transported incorrectly or if there were issues during the transport process, it could lead to inconsistencies.
  Manual Changes: Manual changes to the package or object assignments that do not reflect in the TADIR table can cause discrepancies.
  Deletion of Objects: If objects were deleted without properly updating the TADIR entries, inconsistencies may occur.
  Development Errors: Errors during development or configuration that lead to incorrect package assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SHMA057 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check TADIR Entries:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to view the