How To Fix MC180 - Background job for data maintenance of MC object & ended with errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Background job for data maintenance of MC object & ended with errors

What causes this issue?

You defined that the maintenance function for the selected matchcode
object is in the background job. This background job was ended with
errors.

System Response

No further reaction.

How to fix this error?

You can find the reason for the cancellation of the background job in
the log. Repeat maintenance for the matchcode object after correcting
the error.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC180 - Background job for data maintenance of MC object & ended with errors ?

  The SAP error message MC180 indicates that a background job for data maintenance of a Material Control (MC) object has ended with errors. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of a job related to inventory management, material master data, or other related processes.
  Causes:
  
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or related tables.
  Configuration Problems: Incorrect configuration settings in the Material Management (MM) module or related areas can lead to job failures.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or perform specific actions.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (like memory or processing power) can cause jobs to fail.
  Job Scheduling Conflicts: Conflicts with other scheduled jobs or processes can lead to errors.
  Program Errors: Bugs or issues in the ABAP program that is being executed can also cause the job to fail.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Job Logs: Review the job logs for detailed error messages. You can do this by going to transaction code SM37 and checking the logs for the specific job that failed.
  Analyze Error Messages: Look for specific error messages in the job log that can provide more context about what went wrong.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed. Check for missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables (e.g., MARA, MBEW, etc.).
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings in the MM module to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the job has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions required by the job.
  Resource Monitoring: Monitor system resources to ensure that there are enough resources available for the job to run successfully.
  Re-run the Job: After addressing the identified issues, re-run the job to see if it completes successfully.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to the MC180 error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SM37: To monitor background jobs.
  SE38: To execute ABAP programs directly.
  SE11: To view and analyze database tables.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Material Management and background job processing.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further investigation.