How To Fix CRM_IU_HSS_CUST026 - Data provider &1 is invalid for suggestion list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IU_HSS_CUST - Free Text Search: Customizing

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Data provider &1 is invalid for suggestion list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IU_HSS_CUST026 - Data provider &1 is invalid for suggestion list ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IU_HSS_CUST026 indicates that there is an issue with the data provider specified for a suggestion list in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find or recognize the specified data provider, which can lead to issues in displaying or processing suggestion lists.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Data Provider: The data provider specified in the configuration or in the transaction is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the suggestion list or the data provider.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified data provider.
  Data Provider Deactivation: The data provider might have been deactivated or removed from the system.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the data provider might not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Provider Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the suggestion list and verify that the data provider is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the data provider exists in the system and is active.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data provider. You may need to consult with your security team to ensure proper roles and permissions are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Customizations:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements related to the suggestion list, review them to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Check for Deactivation:
  
  Confirm that the data provider has not been deactivated. If it has, you may need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects related to the data provider were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration) or SE11 (for data dictionary) to investigate the data provider settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional insights.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for similar issues reported by other users, which may provide additional context or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CRM_IU_HSS_CUST026 error message.