How To Fix SHMA062 - Autostart is possible for specific clients only.

SHMA062 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHMA - Shared Objects: Management Messages

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Autostart is possible for specific clients only.

What causes this issue?

There was an attempt to include an entry in the list of autostart
instances in a client-specific area. The entry is to apply to all
clients (default). The autostart list must contain only entries that
apply to individual clients.

System Response

The entry was not included.

How to fix this error?

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

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 SHMA062 - Autostart is possible for specific clients only. ?

  The SAP error message SHMA062 indicates that the autostart feature for a specific background job or process is only allowed for certain clients in the SAP system. This typically occurs in environments where client-specific settings restrict the autostart functionality.
  
  Cause:
  
  Client-Specific Settings: The SAP system is configured to allow autostart only for certain clients. This is often done for security or operational reasons.
  
  Configuration Issues: The background job or process may not be properly configured to run in the client you are trying to execute it in.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to set or modify autostart settings for the job in the specified client.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Client Settings: Verify the configuration settings for the client in question. You can do this by checking the client-specific settings in transaction SCC4. Ensure that the client is set up to allow background processing and autostart jobs.
  
  
  Modify Job Settings: If you have the necessary