How To Fix MC280 - Name of matchcode object not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Name of matchcode object not allowed

What causes this issue?

You entered a name which may not be used as the name of a table,
aggregate or field due to the SAA naming convention.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry. The names reserved due to the SAA naming convention
or due to their use in database systems can be found in the table
TRESE or in the appendix of the ABAP/4 Dictionary manual.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC280 - Name of matchcode object not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MC280 ("Name of matchcode object not allowed") typically occurs when there is an issue with the naming convention or the configuration of a matchcode object in the SAP system. Matchcode objects are used in SAP to facilitate searches for data records in various tables.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Name: The name of the matchcode object may not conform to the naming conventions set by SAP. For example, it might contain invalid characters or exceed the maximum length.
  Reserved Names: The name you are trying to use may be reserved or already in use by another object in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify matchcode objects.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues in the SAP system that are causing this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the name of the matchcode object adheres to SAP's naming conventions. Typically, it should be alphanumeric and