How To Fix MC196 - Matchcode ID field M_&&-& must be updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Matchcode ID field M_&&-& must be updated

What causes this issue?

The data element or the assigned domain of the specified matchcode ID
field has changed. The particular matchcode ID was not subsequently
activated.

System Response

The system tries to find further inconsistencies between fields of a
matchcode ID and data elements.

How to fix this error?

Convert the particular matchcode IDs. You can carry out the conversion
using the utility RDDMCCRE. If it is a transparent matchcode ID or if
there are no matchcode records for a physically implemented matchcode
ID, it is sufficient to activate the matchcode ID.

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

If a conversion should be necessary, you can make it using SE14
(deletion of the matchcode ID records) and then SE11 (activate the
matchcode ID).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC196 - Matchcode ID field M_&&-& must be updated ?

  The SAP error message MC196, which states "Matchcode ID field M_&&-& must be updated," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or related modules when there is an issue with the matchcode ID configuration or the data associated with it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Matchcode ID Configuration: The matchcode ID may not be properly configured or may be missing necessary entries in the database.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data that the matchcode ID is supposed to reference, leading to the error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to update or access the matchcode ID.
  System Updates: If there have been recent updates or changes to the system, it may have affected the matchcode ID settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Matchcode ID Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the matchcode ID configuration.
  Ensure that the matchcode ID is correctly defined and that all necessary fields are included.
  
  
  
  Update Matchcode ID:
  
  If the