How To Fix /BCV/SIN009 - Search connector ID &1: InfoProvider &2 does not exist in system &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/SIN -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Search connector ID &1: InfoProvider &2 does not exist in system &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/SIN009 - Search connector ID &1: InfoProvider &2 does not exist in system &3 ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/SIN009 indicates that a search connector is trying to access an InfoProvider that does not exist in the specified system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP HANA when there is a misconfiguration or a missing object.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent InfoProvider: The specified InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object, etc.) does not exist in the target system.
  Incorrect Connector Configuration: The search connector may be incorrectly configured, pointing to an InfoProvider that has been deleted or renamed.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  System Mismatch: The system ID specified in the error message may not match the system where the InfoProvider is supposed to exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify InfoProvider Existence:
  
  Check if the InfoProvider (&2 in the error message) exists in the specified system (&3).
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to look for the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Check Connector Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the search connector to ensure it is pointing to the correct InfoProvider.
  If necessary, update the connector to point to an existing InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoProvider was recently transported, verify that the transport request was successfully imported into the target system.
  Check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  
  
  
  System Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the system ID in the error message matches the system where you expect the InfoProvider to be.
  If there are multiple systems (e.g., development, quality, production), ensure you are checking the correct one.
  
  
  
  Recreate InfoProvider:
  
  If the InfoProvider has been deleted and is required, consider recreating it based on the original specifications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions and workarounds.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to search connectors and InfoProviders for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.