/BCV/SIN071 - Search connector ID &1: Unknown data element &3 in input field &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/SIN -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Search connector ID &1: Unknown data element &3 in input field &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/SIN071 - Search connector ID &1: Unknown data element &3 in input field &2 ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/SIN071 indicates that there is an issue with a search connector in the SAP system, specifically related to an unknown data element. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  Search connector ID &1: This refers to the specific search connector that is being referenced in the error.
  Unknown data element &3: This indicates that the system has encountered a data element that it does not recognize or cannot find.
  Input field &2: This specifies the input field where the unknown data element is being referenced.
  
  Cause
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The search connector may be incorrectly configured, leading to references to non-existent or incorrectly named data elements.
  Data Element Deletion: The data element that is being referenced may have been deleted or renamed in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the search connector was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport that caused the data element to be missing.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a mismatch between the versions of the components involved, leading to incompatibility.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the search connector to ensure that all data elements referenced are correctly defined and exist in the system.
  Verify Data Elements: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the data element mentioned in the error message exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the search connector.
  Review Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  Recreate the Search Connector: If the configuration seems correct but the error persists, consider recreating the search connector from scratch to ensure that all references are valid.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of the software you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator) and SE37 (Function Module) to help diagnose and fix the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.