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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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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 TADIR table and check for the entries related to the area specified in the error message.
  Look for any duplicate or missing entries that could indicate inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) to perform a consistency check on the transport directory.
  You can also use transaction SE80 to check the package and its objects for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Adjust Package Assignments:
  
  If you find that certain objects are assigned to the wrong package, you can reassign them using transaction SE80 or SE11.
  Ensure that all objects are correctly assigned to their respective packages.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue is related to transport, ensure that all transports are correctly imported and that there are no pending transports that could cause inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Delete Inconsistent Entries:
  
  If you identify any entries in TADIR that are no longer valid, you may need to delete them. However, be cautious and ensure that you have backups or that you are aware of the implications of deleting entries.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you are unable to resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  TADIR Table: This table contains the directory entries for all objects in the SAP system, including their package assignments.
  Transport Organizer: A tool in SAP that helps manage the transport of objects between different environments (development, quality assurance, production).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for managing and troubleshooting objects and packages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies causing the SHMA057 error in your SAP system.