How To Fix MC159 - Matchcode IDs of matchcode object & are transparent (-> long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Matchcode IDs of matchcode object & are transparent (-> long text)

What causes this issue?

All the matchcodes are implemented as transparent for the selected
matchcode object, i.e. the update type of the existing matchcode IDs is
I.

System Response

The system continues its work.

How to fix this error?

No action necessary.
Note that matchcode IDs can only be built or deleted for physically
implemented matchcode IDs with SAPMACO.
For transparent IDs, the necessary views are already created on the
database when the IDs are activated. You therefore do not have to do
anything in this case.
If you accidentally deleted the view for a transparent ID on the
database, you can create it again with transaction SE14. Please also
use SE14 to delete it.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC159 - Matchcode IDs of matchcode object & are transparent (-> long text) ?

  The SAP error message MC159 indicates that there is an issue with the matchcode IDs of a matchcode object being transparent. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's matchcode (or search help) functionality, which is used to facilitate searches for data in various tables.
  Cause:
  The error message MC159 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Matchcode Object Configuration: The matchcode object is not properly configured. This can happen if the matchcode IDs are not defined correctly or if there are inconsistencies in the matchcode object settings.
  
  
  Transparency Issues: The matchcode IDs are expected to be non-transparent (i.e., they should be linked to a specific data structure or table), but they are found to be transparent. This means that the system is unable to find the necessary data structure to retrieve the matchcode information.
  
  
  Data Dictionary Issues: There may be issues in the data dictionary where the matchcode object is defined, leading to discrepancies in how the matchcode IDs are being interpreted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MC159 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Matchcode Object Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the matchcode object configuration.
  Ensure that the matchcode IDs are correctly defined and that they are linked to the appropriate data structures.
  
  
  
  Review Matchcode IDs:
  
  Verify that the matchcode IDs are set up correctly and that they are not marked as transparent if they should be non-transparent.
  If necessary, recreate the matchcode IDs to ensure they are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Matchcode:
  
  If the matchcode object is not functioning as expected, you may need to rebuild the matchcode. This can be done using transaction code SE11 or SE78, depending on the matchcode type.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the matchcode object was recently transported from another system, ensure that all related objects and dependencies were also transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to matchcode objects and the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Matchcode Objects: These are used in SAP to provide search help for various data elements, allowing users to find and select data more easily.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to matchcode objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the MC159 error in your SAP system.