How To Fix MC626 - Edit search help & (-> long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 626

• Message text: Edit search help & (-> long text)

What causes this issue?

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?

Transparent matchcodes (update type 'I' or 'K') were replaced with
search helps. Transparent matchcodes will still be displayed for a
transition period, but changes must be made to the corresponding search
help.
The names of the search helps are derived from the matchcodes: e.g. the
search help for ID A of matchcode MAT1 is now MAT1A, and the search
help for matchcode object MAT1 is also MAT1. Search helps for matchcode
IDs in the customer namerange begin with 'Z', e.g. the search help of
ID 0 of matchcode object MAT1 is now ZMAT10.
If you want to make a non-transparent matchcode ID transparent, change
the search help having this name and replace the logical pooled table
with a database view, which you must first create.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC626 - Edit search help & (-> long text) ?

  The SAP error message MC626 typically relates to issues with the search help functionality in the context of Material Management (MM) or other modules where search helps are utilized. The error message indicates that there is a problem with the search help configuration or the data being queried.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Search Help Configuration: The search help may not be properly configured in the system, leading to issues when trying to retrieve data.
  Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the underlying tables that the search help is trying to access.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data that the search help is trying to display.
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue with the SAP system itself, such as a bug or a problem with the database connection.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Search Help Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) and check the search help definition.
  Ensure that the search help is correctly defined and that all necessary tables and fields are included.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the underlying tables for any missing or inconsistent data that the search help relies on.
  Use transaction SE16 or SE16N to view the data in the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can set a breakpoint in the search help function module to see where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16/SE16N (Data Browser), SU01 (User Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Always check for relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for specific error messages.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to search helps and data retrieval to understand how they function and how to troubleshoot them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the MC626 error message in SAP.