How To Fix /PLMPCV/SIN016 - Search ID &1 : Query &2 does not exist; correct the customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMPCV/SIN -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Search ID &1 : Query &2 does not exist; correct the customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMPCV/SIN016 - Search ID &1 : Query &2 does not exist; correct the customizing ?

  The SAP error message /PLMPCV/SIN016 indicates that a specific query identified by the Search ID and Query ID does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar modules where queries are used to retrieve data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Query: The specified query does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created, deleted, or not properly transported from another system.
  Incorrect Customizing: The customizing settings may not be correctly configured to point to the existing queries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the query.
  Transport Issues: If the query was supposed to be transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Existence:
  
  Go to the transaction code SQ01 (Query Management) and check if the query with the specified ID exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Correct Customizing:
  
  Review the customizing settings related to the search ID and query. Ensure that they are correctly configured.
  You can check the customizing settings in the relevant transaction codes (e.g., SPRO for general customizing).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the query. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the query was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SQ01: Query Management
  SQ02: InfoSet Query
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.