How To Fix MC256 - Matchcode object & is not consistent

MC256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Matchcode object & is not consistent

What causes this issue?

The relationships expected by the matchcode object (e.g. foreign key,
SAP tables, fields of SAP tables) are not correct.

System Response

The matchcode object is not consistent and cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Definition of the matchcode object must be reconsidered.

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MC256 - Details

• The SAP error message MC256, which states "Matchcode object & is not consistent," typically occurs when there is an inconsistency in the matchcode object configuration in the SAP system. Matchcodes are used in SAP to provide search help for various fields, allowing users to find data more easily.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The matchcode object may have been modified or not properly generated, leading to inconsistencies in the underlying data.
  Missing or Corrupted Entries: The matchcode object may be missing entries or have corrupted data that prevents it from functioning correctly.
  Changes in Table Structure: If the underlying database tables or structures have changed (e.g., fields added or removed), the matchcode object may not reflect these changes.
  Transport Issues: If the matchcode object was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rebuild the Matchcode Object:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to access the Data Dictionary.
  Find the matchcode object in question