How To Fix MC162 - & is missing for function REC. Continue with CRE

MC162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 162

• Message text: & is missing for function REC. Continue with CRE

What causes this issue?

The specified function module does not exist. The reason for this is
unknown. There can be no restart if a function module is missing.

System Response

Maintenance is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Continue matchcode object maintenance with the function 'CRE' ( create
the matchcode records from the start ).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MC162 - Details

• The SAP error message MC162 typically indicates that there is a problem with the configuration or data related to the Material Management (MM) module, particularly in the context of inventory management or material movements. The message suggests that a certain function or record is missing, which is causing the process to halt.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error may arise if the necessary configuration for the material or movement type is not set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from processing the request.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the action, leading to this error.
  System Bugs: In some cases, this could be due to a bug in the SAP system or a specific transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify that the configuration for the relevant movement type and material is correctly set up in the