How To Fix CH178 - No usable matchcode ID selected

CH178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CH - CAD/PP integration messages

• Message number: 178

• Message text: No usable matchcode ID selected

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CH178 - Details

• The SAP error message CH178 "No usable matchcode ID selected" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a suitable matchcode ID for the operation you are trying to perform. Matchcodes in SAP are used to facilitate searches for data in various tables, and this error indicates that the system cannot find a matchcode that meets the criteria for the search.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Matchcode ID: The matchcode ID you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The matchcode ID may not be properly configured or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the matchcode ID.
  Data Issues: There may be no data available that corresponds to the matchcode ID being used.
  Transaction-Specific Issues: The error may be specific to the transaction or program you are using.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Matchcode ID Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the matchcode ID exists.
  If it does