How To Fix MC461 - Incorrect entry for matchcode conversion program & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Incorrect entry for matchcode conversion program & & & &

What causes this issue?

The matchcode conversion program was called for a TBATG entry which it
cannot process.

System Response

The system continues with the next entry of the TBATG.

How to fix this error?

Find out why this TBATG entry was sent to the matchcode conversion
program. You must ask the system developer.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC461 - Incorrect entry for matchcode conversion program & & & & ?

  The SAP error message MC461, which states "Incorrect entry for matchcode conversion program & & & &," typically occurs in the context of using matchcodes in SAP, particularly when there is an issue with the matchcode object or the conversion program associated with it.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Matchcode Object: The matchcode object specified may not exist or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Missing or Incorrect Conversion Program: The conversion program associated with the matchcode object may be missing, incorrectly configured, or not activated.
  Data Issues: There may be issues with the data being processed, such as invalid entries or data types that do not match the expected format.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the matchcode or the associated conversion program.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Matchcode Object:
  
  Verify that the matchcode object you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the matchcode object configuration in transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (Matchcode Object).
  
  
  
  Verify Conversion Program:
  
  Ensure that the conversion program associated with the matchcode object is correctly defined and activated. You can check this in the matchcode object settings.
  If the conversion program is missing, you may need to create or activate it.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the data you are trying to process. Ensure that it conforms to the expected format and that there are no invalid entries.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the matchcode and the conversion program. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Matchcode:
  
  If the matchcode object is corrupted or not functioning as expected, you may need to rebuild it. This can be done using transaction SE11 to regenerate the matchcode.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the matchcode object and conversion program you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE78: Matchcode Object
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific matchcode object or conversion program you are using.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.