How To Fix SH032 - A default matchcode ID has not yet been defined

SH032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SH - SAPhelp messages

• Message number: 032

• Message text: A default matchcode ID has not yet been defined

What causes this issue?

No matchcode ID is indicated as the default matchcode ID.

System Response

The system attempted to determine a default ID, either from the
marking in the Dictionary or from the last chosen ID.

How to fix this error?

If you select a matchcode ID, it is copied as a default. However, you
can also mark an ID as a default for a matchcode object.

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SH032 - Details

• The SAP error message SH032, which states "A default matchcode ID has not yet been defined," typically occurs when the system is trying to access a matchcode that has not been set up or defined in the system. Matchcodes are used in SAP to facilitate searches for data records based on specific criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Matchcode ID: The most common cause of this error is that the default matchcode ID for the relevant data type has not been defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the matchcode setup, or the matchcode ID may not be assigned to the relevant application or user profile.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the matchcode.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SH032 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Default Matchcode ID:
  
  Go to transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Select "Matchcode" and enter the relevant matchcode ID.
  If it does not exist, you