How To Fix DB731 - Internal error with matchcode selection: Field table is empty

DB731 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 731

• Message text: Internal error with matchcode selection: Field table is empty

What causes this issue?

When attempting to start a report with index selection, the table for
the key fields to be retrieved by this selection was empty. This may be
due to a logical database inconsistency.

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?

The person responsible (or SAP) must check the logical database and
make any necessary corrections.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB731 - Internal error with matchcode selection: Field table is empty ?

  The SAP error message DB731 ("Internal error with matchcode selection: Field table is empty") typically indicates an issue with the matchcode object or the underlying database table that is being queried. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to execute a search using a matchcode that has not been properly defined or when the relevant data is missing.
  Causes:
  
  Empty Matchcode Table: The matchcode object may not have any entries in its underlying table, leading to an empty field table.
  Incorrect Configuration: The matchcode object may not be configured correctly, or the fields defined in the matchcode may not correspond to any existing fields in the database.
  Data Deletion: Data that was previously available in the matchcode table may have been deleted or not yet populated.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations may prevent the system from accessing the necessary data.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the database itself, such