How To Fix MC885 - Secondary table & is now the subsequent table of & instead of &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 885

• Message text: Secondary table & is now the subsequent table of & instead of &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MC885 - Secondary table & is now the subsequent table of & instead of &. ?

  The SAP error message MC885 indicates that there is an issue with the secondary table in the context of the Material Management (MM) module, specifically related to the Material Master data. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the configuration of the secondary tables in the system.
  Cause:
  The error message MC885 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the material master or related tables that have not been properly updated or synchronized.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the primary and secondary tables, leading to a situation where the system cannot determine the correct relationship between them.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements that manipulate the material master data, they may inadvertently cause this error.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration or data was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been done correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MC885 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the material master and ensure that all related tables are correctly set up. This includes checking the settings in transaction codes like OMT3E (for material types) and OMT3F (for industry sectors).
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables for inconsistencies. You may need to compare the entries in the primary and secondary tables to ensure they match.
  
  
  Rebuild Secondary Tables: If the secondary tables are corrupted or inconsistent, you may need to rebuild them. This can often be done through specific SAP programs or transactions designed for data correction.
  
  
  Review Custom Code: If there are any custom developments that interact with the material master, review the code to ensure it is not causing the issue. You may need to debug the custom code to identify any problems.
  
  
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included. You may need to re-transport or manually adjust the configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  Consult SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration and the details of the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) to manage material master data.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material master data management for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MC885 error in your SAP system.