How To Fix MC238 - Matchcode ID &-& not physically created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Matchcode ID &-& not physically created

What causes this issue?

Matchcode records can only be constructed for physically implemented
matchcode IDs, that is only for matchcode IDs of update types A, P or S.
The matchcode ID which you defined is not physically implemented.

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

System Response

The system recognizes that the matchcode ID was not physically
implemented and therefore rejects construction of the matchcode records.

How to fix this error?

Check the update type of the matchcode ID. If it is transparent
(update type I), you do not have to do anything.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC238 - Matchcode ID &-& not physically created ?

  The SAP error message MC238 "Matchcode ID &-& not physically created" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or other modules where matchcodes (or matchcode IDs) are used for searching and retrieving data. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a matchcode ID that is expected to be physically created in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Matchcode Not Created: The matchcode ID specified in the error message has not been created in the system. This could be due to a configuration oversight or an incomplete setup.
  Incorrect Matchcode ID: The matchcode ID being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the matchcode.
  Data Dictionary Issues: There may be issues with the data dictionary or the underlying database that prevent the matchcode from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Matchcode:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Select "Matchcode" and enter the matchcode ID that is