How To Fix MC062 - Field &-& (data type & not allowed in matchcodes)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Field &-& (data type & not allowed in matchcodes)

What causes this issue?

The field you are trying to include in the matchcode object has a data
type that is not permitted in matchcode fields.

System Response

As only data types allowing an associative search (i.e. those that can
be shown in CHAR format) may be used in matchcodes, the system will not
allow inclusion of this field in the matchcode object.

How to fix this error?

Use only fields of data types CHAR, NUMC, ACCP, CLNT, CUKY, DATS, DATE,
TIMS, LANG, UNIT in the matchcode object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC062 - Field &-& (data type & not allowed in matchcodes) ?

  The SAP error message MC062, which states "Field &-& (data type & not allowed in matchcodes)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the data types of fields being used in a matchcode. Matchcodes in SAP are used to create search helps for users, allowing them to find data more easily.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incompatible Data Type: The field you are trying to use in the matchcode has a data type that is not supported for matchcode creation. For example, certain data types like LOB (Large Object) or complex structures may not be allowed.
  Field Configuration: The field may not be properly configured in the database or in the data dictionary (DDIC).
  Field Length: The length of the field may exceed the maximum allowed length for matchcodes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MC062 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Types: Review the data types of the