/BCV/SIN014 - Search connector ID &1: Invalid class name &2; change Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/SIN -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Search connector ID &1: Invalid class name &2; change Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/SIN014 - Search connector ID &1: Invalid class name &2; change Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/SIN014 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a search connector in the SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that the search connector ID is invalid due to an invalid class name. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Class Name: The class name specified in the search connector configuration does not exist or is incorrectly defined. This could be due to a typo, a missing class, or a class that has been deleted or renamed.
  Customizing Issues: The Customizing settings for the search connector may not be properly configured, leading to the system being unable to locate the specified class.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the class name to be invalid.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Class Name: Verify the class name specified in the search connector configuration. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and that the class exists in the system.
  
  You can check this in transaction SE24 (Class Builder) by entering the class name and ensuring it is active and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings: Go to the relevant Customizing transaction (often in the area of Search Connector settings) and review the configuration for the search connector ID. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the class name is valid.
  
  You can access the customizing settings through transaction SPRO and navigate to the relevant section for search connectors.
  
  
  
  Transport Check: If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues. You may need to re-transport the configuration or manually adjust the settings in the target system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific search connector you are using. There may be specific requirements or known issues that could provide additional context.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may have additional insights or patches available for your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE24: Class Builder
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SE80: Object Navigator (to check for related objects)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on search connector configuration.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on search connectors and their configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /BCV/SIN014 error message in your SAP system.