How To Fix MC078 - No index has been generated for matchcode ID &-&

MC078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

• Message text: No index has been generated for matchcode ID &-&

What causes this issue?

An index can be created in the database for matchcodes of update type I
to support the matchcode search. This index is created for the table
providing the first field of the matchcode ID which is not a
client field. The fields of this table immediately following this field
are included as fields.
No such index for the matchcode ID was created in the
database.

System Response

There is a message.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, create the index using the database utility (SE14).
Branch directly to the database utility by selecting <LS>Database
utility -> Index</> in the menu <LS>Utilities</> of the matchcode ID
maintenance screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC078 - No index has been generated for matchcode ID &-& ?

  The SAP error message MC078 ("No index has been generated for matchcode ID &-&") typically occurs when the system is unable to find an index for a specific matchcode ID that is required for a search or query operation. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Index: The matchcode ID specified does not have an associated index generated in the system.
  Incorrect Matchcode ID: The matchcode ID being used may be incorrect or not defined in the system.
  Index Deletion: The index may have been deleted or not created due to a previous error or oversight.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the underlying data that prevent the index from being generated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the matchcode or its index.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Generate the Index:
  
  Use transaction code SIS (or SOMC) to generate the index for the matchcode ID. You can do this by navigating to the matchcode