How To Fix MC257 - No matchcode objects exist with physically implemented IDs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 257

• Message text: No matchcode objects exist with physically implemented IDs

What causes this issue?

There are no matchcode objects containing active, physically
implemented matchcode IDs for the search pattern which you defined.

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 terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Change the search pattern if there are really physically implemented
matchcode IDs whose matchcode records should be maintained. Please
remember that no matchcode records can be built for transparent
matchcode IDs. Therefore it is not possible and not necessary to call
SAPMACO in this case.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC257 - No matchcode objects exist with physically implemented IDs ?

  The SAP error message MC257 ("No matchcode objects exist with physically implemented IDs") typically occurs in the context of using matchcode objects in SAP, particularly when trying to search for data using a matchcode that has not been properly defined or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Matchcode Object: The matchcode object you are trying to use may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The matchcode object may not be configured correctly, or the physical implementation of the matchcode is missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the matchcode object.
  Data Issues: There may be no data available for the matchcode object, leading to the error when attempting to retrieve information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Matchcode Object Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Check if the matchcode object you are trying to use is defined. If it is not, you may need to create it or ensure it is