How To Fix MC328 - Matchcode ID &-& could not be activated

MC328 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 328

• Message text: Matchcode ID &-& could not be activated

What causes this issue?

The matchcode ID could not be activated due to inconsistencies.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can find out why activation was terminated by looking at the
activation log. Select <LS>Display log -> Activate</> in the utility
menu of the matchcode ID maintenance screen.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC328 - Matchcode ID &-& could not be activated ?

  The SAP error message MC328, which states "Matchcode ID &-& could not be activated," typically occurs when there is an issue with the matchcode ID configuration in the SAP system. Matchcodes are used in SAP to provide a search help for fields, allowing users to find and select values more easily.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Configuration: The matchcode ID may not be properly configured or may be missing required entries.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the underlying database tables that the matchcode is supposed to reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate or use the matchcode.
  Technical Errors: There may be technical errors in the system, such as inconsistencies in the data dictionary or issues with the matchcode object itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the matchcode ID configuration.
  Ensure that all necessary fields and tables are correctly defined and that the matchcode ID is