How To Fix MC140 - An error occurred when unloading the matchcode ID &-&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 140

• Message text: An error occurred when unloading the matchcode ID &-&

What causes this issue?

If the matchcode ID has one of the update types A, S or P (physical
implementation of the ID), matchcode records exist on the database. If
the matchcode ID was created with update type I (transparent matchcode
ID), there is a database view.
An error occurred when you deleted the matchcode records or database
view.

System Response

If there are several matchcode IDs to be converted, the system
continues with conversion of the next matchcode ID. If there is only
one ID to be converted, the system terminates the conversion with an
error message.

How to fix this error?

Find out the update type of the matchcode ID whose conversion caused
the error. Use other means to try to delete the matchcode records
(program SAPMACO) or database view (transaction SE11). You can activate
the matchcode ID with transaction SE11 after deletion.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC140 - An error occurred when unloading the matchcode ID &-& ?

  The SAP error message MC140, which states "An error occurred when unloading the matchcode ID &-&," typically occurs in the context of matchcode (or matchcode ID) processing in SAP. Matchcodes are used in SAP to provide search help for various fields, allowing users to find data more easily.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Corrupted Matchcode ID: The matchcode ID may be corrupted or not properly defined in the system.
  Database Issues: There may be issues with the underlying database, such as inconsistencies or corruption in the matchcode tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the matchcode data.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues related to the matchcode ID in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the matchcode ID was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MC140 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Check Matchcode ID: Verify that the matchcode ID is correctly defined and not corrupted. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the matchcode definition.
  
  
  Rebuild Matchcode: If the matchcode ID is corrupted, you may need to rebuild it. You can do this using transaction MC21 (Matchcode ID Maintenance) to regenerate the matchcode.
  
  
  Check Database Consistency: Use transaction DB02 to check for database inconsistencies. If there are issues, you may need to run database repair tools or consult your database administrator.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the matchcode data. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the matchcode ID in the system. Ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the matchcode ID was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the matchcode ID or correct any issues that occurred during the transport.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, MC21, SU53, and DB02.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to matchcodes and their configuration for additional insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the MC140 error in your SAP system.