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How To Fix MC053 - First delete the selection fields of table & from the ID


MC053 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 053

  • Message text: First delete the selection fields of table & from the ID

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  • What causes this issue?

    You can only remove a table from the ID definition if the selection
    conditions do not include an ID containing fields of this table.

    System Response

    The system refuses to delete the table.

    How to fix this error?

    First delete the fields of the table from the selection conditions of
    the matchcode ID definition.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


MC053 - Details

  • The SAP error message MC053, which states "First delete the selection fields of table & from the ID," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Logistics Information System (LIS) modules. This error is related to the configuration of InfoStructures or the use of selection fields in reporting.
    
    Cause: The error arises when you attempt to delete or modify an InfoStructure that still has selection fields assigned to it. In SAP, InfoStructures are used to store summarized data for reporting purposes, and they can have various selection fields that define how data is aggregated and displayed. If you try to delete an InfoStructure or make changes to it without first removing the associated selection fields, SAP will throw this error.
    Solution: To resolve the MC053 error, follow these steps: Identify the InfoStructure: Determine which InfoStructure is causing the error. The error message will typically indicate the name of the InfoStructure (represented by

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