How To Fix MC193 - Matchcode object & was not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Matchcode object & was not maintained

What causes this issue?

The matchcode object was not maintained. The cause can be found earlier
on in this log.

System Response

The system terminates maintenance of this matchcode object.

How to fix this error?

Proceed as specified in the log. Read the information given in the
long text for the individual messages.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

If this information is not sufficient to detect the cause of the
error, you can activate the matchcode object again at any time with
transaction SE11. Further information can then be found in the
corresponding activation log.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC193 - Matchcode object & was not maintained ?

  The SAP error message MC193, which states "Matchcode object & was not maintained," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a matchcode object that is required for a specific operation. Matchcodes are used in SAP to facilitate searches for data in various tables, and if the matchcode object is not properly maintained or configured, this error can arise.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Matchcode Object: The specified matchcode object has not been created or maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The matchcode object may exist but is not configured correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the matchcode object.
  Transport Issues: If the matchcode object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Matchcode Object:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the matchcode object and check if it exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Matchcode Object:
  
  If the matchcode object exists but is not maintained, you can maintain it using transaction code SE11 or SE78 (for matchcode object maintenance).
  Ensure that the matchcode object is properly defined and that the necessary tables and fields are included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the matchcode object. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the matchcode object was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You can check the transport logs for any issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the matchcode object in question.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE78: Matchcode Object Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Matchcode Objects: These are typically used in various modules of SAP, such as MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), and others, to facilitate data retrieval.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to matchcode objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MC193 error message in SAP.