How To Fix MC074 - Index to table & was not activated for matchcode ID &-&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Index to table & was not activated for matchcode ID &-&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC074 - Index to table & was not activated for matchcode ID &-& ?

  The SAP error message MC074 indicates that an index for a specific table has not been activated for a matchcode ID. This typically occurs in the context of matchcode (or matchcode object) configuration, which is used in SAP to facilitate search functionalities across various data tables.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Index Not Activated: The index for the specified table has not been activated or created.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the matchcode object or the underlying table.
  Transport Issues: If the matchcode object was transported from one system to another, the index may not have been activated in the target system.
  Database Changes: Changes in the database structure or table definitions may lead to the index being out of sync.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Index:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the table that is causing the issue.
  Check if the index exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Matchcode Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SE78 (Matchcode Object).
  Verify the configuration of the matchcode object associated with the error.
  Ensure that the matchcode ID is correctly defined and linked to the appropriate table.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Matchcode:
  
  If the matchcode object is configured correctly but still not working, you may need to rebuild the matchcode.
  Use transaction code SOMC to rebuild the matchcode.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Check if the index was included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the database, ensure that all changes are consistent and that the database is in a stable state.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to matchcode objects and indexes for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE78: Matchcode Object
  SOMC: Matchcode Object Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MC074 error and ensure that the index for the specified table is properly activated for the matchcode ID.