How To Fix MC349 - Matchcodes no longer supported (-> Long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Matchcodes no longer supported (-> Long text)

What causes this issue?

SAP matchcodes are no longer supported as of Basis release 6.10.

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?

Instead of a matchcode, use a database view and, if necessary, a search
help function. The technical details are explained in CSN Note 24860.

Procedure for System Administrators

If you have a matchcode ID of the update type "K" (implementation of F4
help through function module), make sure that the corresponding searc h
help with the same name meets the condition named in the T100 message
DH899. Afterwards, you can delete the matchcode ID without any problems
since it has become superfluous.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC349 - Matchcodes no longer supported (-> Long text) ?

  The SAP error message MC349 "Matchcodes no longer supported" typically indicates that the system is trying to use a matchcode that is no longer available or supported in the current version of SAP. Matchcodes were used in older versions of SAP for searching and retrieving data, but they have been largely replaced by more modern search functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deprecated Functionality: Matchcodes have been deprecated in favor of more efficient search methods, such as the use of indexes and full-text search capabilities.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured to use matchcodes that are not defined or have been removed.
  Custom Code: Custom programs or reports may still be referencing matchcodes that are no longer supported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Update Custom Code: If you have custom programs or reports that are using matchcodes, you will need to update them to use the new search functionalities provided by SAP. This may involve replacing matchcode calls with appropriate database queries or