How To Fix MC033 - Matchcode ID &-& is new and being processed by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Matchcode ID &-& is new and being processed by &

What causes this issue?

The matchcode ID is being created by another user. The ID is therefore
locked and only the specified user can edit the ID.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You can only edit the matchcode ID once the specified user has finished
editing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC033 - Matchcode ID &-& is new and being processed by & ?

  The SAP error message MC033 indicates that a matchcode ID is new and is currently being processed by a specific user or process. This typically occurs in the context of matchcode (or search help) creation or modification in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Processing: The error usually arises when multiple users or processes attempt to create or modify the same matchcode ID simultaneously. SAP locks the matchcode ID to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Incomplete Processing: If a previous process that was creating or modifying the matchcode ID was interrupted or did not complete successfully, it may leave the matchcode ID in a locked state.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify matchcodes, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the matchcode ID is being processed by another user, you may need to wait until that process is completed. You can check with the user or process that