How To Fix SHMM016 - This trace variant can only be used for methods of the superclass.

SHMM016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHMM - Shared Objects Monitor

• Message number: 016

• Message text: This trace variant can only be used for methods of the superclass.

What causes this issue?

No area specified for the trace variant. The variant can only be used
for the static method of the superclass for all area classes (for
example, CL_SHM_AREA).

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?

If you wish the variant to be used for methods of a generated area class
, you must specify an area name.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SHMM016 - Details

• The SAP error message SHMM016 indicates that a trace variant you are trying to use is not applicable for the method you are invoking because it is only valid for methods of the superclass. This typically occurs in the context of performance tracing or debugging in ABAP, particularly when dealing with class inheritance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inheritance Issues: The trace variant you are using is defined for a superclass method, but you are trying to apply it to a subclass method that does not inherit the same tracing capabilities.
  Incorrect Trace Variant: The trace variant may not be correctly configured or may not be suitable for the specific method you are trying to trace.
  Method Visibility: The method you are trying to trace might not be visible or accessible in the context of the trace variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Trace Variant Configuration: Review the configuration of the trace variant to ensure it is set up correctly for the methods