How To Fix /BCV/SIN073 - Search connector ID &1: InfoProvider &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/SIN -

• Message number: 073

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/SIN073 - Search connector ID &1: InfoProvider &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/SIN073 Search connector ID &1: InfoProvider &2 does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find a specified InfoProvider in the context of a search connector. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent InfoProvider: The specified InfoProvider (e.g., a DataStore Object, InfoCube, or CompositeProvider) does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search connector may be incorrectly configured, pointing to an InfoProvider that has been deleted or renamed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified 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.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify InfoProvider Existence:
  
  Check if the InfoProvider specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and searching for the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the search connector to ensure that it is correctly pointing to an existing InfoProvider. If necessary, update the configuration to point to the correct InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider. You may need to consult with your security team to verify and adjust authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the InfoProvider was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that the InfoProvider is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Search Connector:
  
  If the issue persists, consider recreating the search connector to ensure that it is properly configured and linked to the correct InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSC1 (InfoProvider Maintenance), and RSC2 (DataSource Maintenance) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for specific notes that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to search connectors and InfoProviders for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.