How To Fix DB642 - Specify a table matchcode

DB642 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 642

• Message text: Specify a table matchcode

What causes this issue?

When formatting the selections and parameters of the report &V1&, an
internal error occurred.

System Response

Execution of the program was cancelled.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB642 - Specify a table matchcode ?

  The SAP error message DB642, which states "Specify a table matchcode," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a matchcode object in the SAP system, but the system requires you to specify a table for which the matchcode should be created.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Table Specification: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified a table when attempting to create or modify a matchcode object.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the matchcode object, such as not linking it to the appropriate database table.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify matchcodes, leading to incomplete data being submitted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Table: When creating or modifying a matchcode object, ensure that you specify the appropriate database table in the relevant field. This is usually done in the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (Matchcode