How To Fix SH505 - The matchcode IDs required do not exist

SH505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SH - SAPhelp messages

• Message number: 505

• Message text: The matchcode IDs required do not exist

What causes this issue?

You pressed F4 when the cursor was on an entry field, for which there is
matchcode help. The system cannot determine the required matchcode IDs.

How to fix this error?

Note the dialog status and the error number and notify SAP of the
problem.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SH505 - The matchcode IDs required do not exist ?

  The SAP error message SH505, which states "The matchcode IDs required do not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find the matchcode IDs that are necessary for a specific operation or transaction. Matchcodes are used in SAP to provide a search functionality for various objects, allowing users to find data more easily.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Matchcode IDs: The most common cause is that the required matchcode IDs have not been created or activated in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The matchcode IDs may be incorrectly configured or not assigned to the relevant data elements.
  Transport Issues: If the matchcode IDs were supposed to be transported from a development environment to a production environment, they may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the matchcode IDs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create/Activate Matchcode IDs:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the matchcode IDs exist.
  If they do