/BCV/SIN023 - Search connector ID &1: Template ID &2 does not exist; correct the entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/SIN -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Search connector ID &1: Template ID &2 does not exist; correct the entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/SIN023 - Search connector ID &1: Template ID &2 does not exist; correct the entry ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/SIN023 indicates that there is an issue with a search connector configuration in the SAP system. Specifically, it states that the template ID specified does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Connector or SAP Search Connector configurations.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-Existent Template ID: The template ID referenced in the search connector configuration does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The template was deleted or not created.
  A typo in the template ID when configuring the search connector.
  The template ID is from a different system or client.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings of the search connector, leading to the system being unable to locate the specified template.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Template ID:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the search connector and ensure that the template ID specified is correct.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like SE80, SPRO, or specific configuration transactions for search connectors) and verify that the template ID exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Template:
  
  If the template ID does not exist, you may need to create it. This involves defining the template in the system according to the requirements of your search connector.
  If the template was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it based on the previous configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the template ID entered in the search connector configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to search connectors and templates to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the specific version of the software you are using, as there may be version-specific considerations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.