How To Fix MC017 - Correct matchcode ID

MC017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Correct matchcode ID

What causes this issue?

You entered an incorrect identifier for the matchcode ID. Only
alphanumeric characters are permitted for the identifier of a matchcode
ID, i.e. the digits 0 to 9 and the letters from A to Z. The numbers
0 to 9 are reserved for customers.
A maximum of 36 matchcode IDs can therefore be defined per matchcode
object.

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?

Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MC017 - Details

• The SAP error message MC017, which states "Correct matchcode ID," typically occurs in the context of using matchcodes in SAP, particularly when trying to search for or retrieve data using a matchcode that is not defined or is incorrectly specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Matchcode ID: The matchcode ID you are trying to use does not exist in the system or is misspelled.
  Matchcode Not Defined: The matchcode has not been defined for the specific data element or field you are trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the matchcode.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the matchcode in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Matchcode ID: Verify that the matchcode ID you are using is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Define Matchcode: If the matchcode ID does not exist, you may need to define it. This can be done in transaction codes like SE11