How To Fix /BCV/SIN072 - Search connector ID &1: Unknown data element &3 in output field &2

/BCV/SIN072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/SIN -

• Message number: 072

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/SIN072 - Search connector ID &1: Unknown data element &3 in output field &2 ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/SIN072 indicates that there is an issue with a search connector configuration, specifically related to an unknown data element in the output field. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  Search Connector ID &1: This is the identifier for the search connector that is causing the issue.
  Output Field &2: This refers to the specific output field in the search connector configuration that is problematic.
  Unknown Data Element &3: This indicates that the data element referenced in the output field is not recognized by the system.
  
  Cause
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The search connector may be configured to use a data element that does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the search connector was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the data elements available in the target system.
  Version Mismatch: The data element