How To Fix MDC_HDB_MTC037 - Select a match configuration before copying

MDC_HDB_MTC037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_HDB_MTC - Message class for master data consolidation matching

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Select a match configuration before copying

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_HDB_MTC037 - Select a match configuration before copying ?

  The SAP error message MDC_HDB_MTC037, which states "Select a match configuration before copying," typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA when working with the Match Configuration in the Data Management or Data Integration processes. This error indicates that the system requires a match configuration to be selected before you can proceed with copying or performing certain operations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a selected match configuration in the context where the operation is being performed. This could happen if:
  
  The user has not selected a match configuration from the available options.
  The match configuration is not properly defined or is missing.
  There may be a user interface issue where the selection is not being registered.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select a Match Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant section of the SAP application where you are trying to perform the copy operation.
  Look for an option to select or define a match