How To Fix MC012 - Matchcode object & is not active. Start by activating

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MC - Aggregate: views, matchcodes, lock objects

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Matchcode object & is not active. Start by activating

What causes this issue?

The matchcode object which you processed has not yet been activated.
The function you called, however, can only be used with activated
matchcode objects.

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?

Activate the matchcode object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC012 - Matchcode object & is not active. Start by activating ?

  The SAP error message MC012 indicates that a matchcode object is not active. Matchcodes are used in SAP to provide search help for fields in various applications, allowing users to find and select values more easily.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to use a matchcode object that has not been activated in the system. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The matchcode object was created but not activated.
  The matchcode object was deactivated for some reason (e.g., system changes, updates).
  The matchcode object is not defined correctly or is missing necessary components.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to activate the matchcode object. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Matchcode Object:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Select the "Matchcode" radio button.
  Enter the name of the matchcode object that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Activate the Matchcode Object:
  
  Once you have the matchcode object displayed, check its status.
  If it is not active, you will see an option to activate it. Click on the "Activate" button (or use the menu option).
  If there are any errors or warnings during activation, resolve them as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all underlying tables and structures that the matchcode object depends on are also active and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Test the Matchcode:
  
  After activation, test the matchcode object to ensure it works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary for managing matchcodes and other database objects.
  SE78: For managing SAP Archive and other related objects.
  
  
  
  Matchcode Types:
  
  There are different types of matchcodes (e.g., single-value, multiple-value) that can be created based on the requirements.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on matchcode objects and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to activate matchcode objects. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MC012 error and successfully activate the matchcode object in your SAP system.