/BCV/SIN015 - Search connector ID &1: InfoProvider &2 does not exist; change Customizng

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/SIN -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Search connector ID &1: InfoProvider &2 does not exist; change Customizng

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/SIN015 - Search connector ID &1: InfoProvider &2 does not exist; change Customizng ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/SIN015 indicates that there is an issue with a search connector ID in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP HANA. Specifically, the message states that the InfoProvider associated with the search connector does not exist. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent InfoProvider: The specified InfoProvider (&2) does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted, not activated, or incorrectly specified in the configuration.
  Incorrect Customizing: The customizing settings for the search connector may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to a mismatch between the connector and the InfoProvider.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify InfoProvider Existence:
  
  Check if the InfoProvider (&2) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for InfoProviders in BW) and searching for the InfoProvider.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Review the customizing settings for the search connector. Ensure that the InfoProvider is correctly assigned to the search connector ID (&1).
  You can access the customizing settings through transaction SPRO or the relevant customizing transaction for search connectors.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoProvider:
  
  If the InfoProvider exists but is not activated, try reactivating it. This can sometimes resolve issues related to inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the InfoProvider was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other forums for similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.