How To Fix MC185 - Unexpected error when deleting matchcode ID & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Unexpected error when deleting matchcode ID & & &

What causes this issue?

An unexpected error occurred when deleting an ABAP/4 Dictionary object
which depends on the transparent matchcode ID (view or index).

System Response

There is an error message. The system continues. Usually an
inconsistent state occurred for this matchcode ID.

How to fix this error?

Deleting the matchcode ID can be repeated for example online.
The routine in which an error occurred and its cause can be deduced
from the error message.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC185 - Unexpected error when deleting matchcode ID & & & ?

  The SAP error message MC185, which states "Unexpected error when deleting matchcode ID & & &," typically occurs when there is an issue related to the matchcode ID in the SAP system. Matchcodes are used in SAP to provide search help for various fields, and this error can arise during attempts to delete a matchcode ID that is either in use or has some underlying issues.
  Causes:
  
  Matchcode ID in Use: The matchcode ID you are trying to delete may still be in use by other objects or transactions in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the matchcode ID.
  Database Locking: There may be a database lock on the matchcode ID, preventing its deletion.
  Corrupted Data: There could be corrupted data associated with the matchcode ID that is causing the unexpected error.
  System Bugs: There may be bugs or inconsistencies in the SAP system that lead to this