How To Fix UM004 - SAP application area & cannot be further expanded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UM - User menu maintenance

• Message number: 004

• Message text: SAP application area & cannot be further expanded

What causes this issue?

In a CUA menu a reference was found to a menu which does not exist in
the system.

System Response

The system ignores the reference.

How to fix this error?

You can ignore this error message or remove the incorrect reference in
the CUA menu. You will find the non-existent menu &V1& either in your
initial menu or in a menu contained in one of the following constants:
&V2& &V3& &V4&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UM004 - SAP application area & cannot be further expanded ?

  The SAP error message UM004 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the user management or authorization within the SAP system. The message "SAP application area & cannot be further expanded" suggests that the system is unable to provide more details about the specific application area due to a lack of authorization or configuration issues.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specific application area or transaction.
  Configuration Problems: There may be issues with the configuration of the user roles or profiles in the SAP system.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The application area may not be properly defined or may be missing necessary data.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that are preventing the application area from being expanded.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the application area. This can be done by checking the user's roles and profiles in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  If the user lacks the required authorizations, you may need to assign the appropriate roles or adjust the existing ones.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to the application area in question. Ensure that all necessary components are properly set up.
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or Security team.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary data related to the application area is present and correctly configured. This may involve checking master data or customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01, PFCG, SM21, and SU53 (to analyze authorization issues).
  User Roles and Profiles: Understanding how roles and profiles work in SAP can help in troubleshooting authorization-related issues.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on user management and authorization concepts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the UM004 error message in your SAP system.