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 matchcode ID is not updated, you may need to run a program to regenerate or update the matchcode entries. This can often be done using transaction MC21 (for matchcode ID maintenance).
  You may also need to check the relevant tables (like MARA, MARC, etc.) to ensure that the data is consistent.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and update the matchcode ID. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart or a refresh of the application server may resolve temporary issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, MC21, and SU53.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to matchcode IDs and their configuration.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the MC196 error in your SAP system.