How To Fix /PLMPCV/QRM605 - Query &1: Unknown search connector ID &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMPCV/QRM -

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Query &1: Unknown search connector ID &2

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMPCV/QRM605 - Query &1: Unknown search connector ID &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMPCV/QRM605 Query &1: Unknown search connector ID &2 typically indicates that the system is trying to access a search connector that is not recognized or does not exist in the system. This can occur in various contexts, particularly when dealing with queries in the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The search connector ID referenced in the error message may not be configured correctly in the system or may not exist at all.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that lead to the system being unable to find the specified search connector.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the search connector may not have been included or properly activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the search connector.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and verify that the search connector ID exists and is correctly configured.
  You can check the configuration in transaction codes like SPRO or specific PLM configuration transactions.
  
  
  
  Validate Search Connector:
  
  Use transaction SE11 to check the database table or view that corresponds to the search connector ID. Ensure that it is present and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the search connector. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of PLM you are using. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the PLM module to understand how search connectors are supposed to work and any prerequisites for their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.