How To Fix MC117 - & records generated for matchcode ID &-&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 117

• Message text: & records generated for matchcode ID &-&

What causes this issue?

The records generated for the matchcode ID are summed.

System Response

None.

How to fix this error?

No action.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC117 - & records generated for matchcode ID &-& ?

  The SAP error message MC117 typically relates to issues with matchcode IDs in the context of Material Management (MM) or other related modules. The error message indicates that there is a problem with the matchcode ID being used, which may not be properly defined or may not have any records associated with it.
  Cause of MC117 Error:
  
  Undefined Matchcode ID: The matchcode ID you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  No Records Available: The matchcode ID exists, but there are no records associated with it, meaning that the system cannot find any data to display.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the matchcode ID.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the matchcode from functioning correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Matchcode ID Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check if the matchcode ID is defined correctly.
  Ensure that the matchcode ID is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Records:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to check the underlying table associated with the matchcode ID to see if there are any records present.
  If there are no records, you may need to populate the relevant tables with data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the matchcode ID. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Matchcode:
  
  If the matchcode ID is defined but not functioning correctly, you may need to rebuild the matchcode. This can often be done through transaction OMC1 (for matchcode ID maintenance).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to matchcode IDs for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Matchcode IDs: These are used in SAP to provide a search help for various objects, allowing users to find data more easily.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE16, OMC1, and SU53 for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to the MC117 error for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the MC117 error in SAP.