How To Fix SIC_NORM_ENGINE002 - Object normalizing strategy is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_NORM_ENGINE - Messages from normalization engine

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Object normalizing strategy is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE002 - Object normalizing strategy is initial ?

  The SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE002 indicates that the object normalizing strategy is set to initial, which means that the system is unable to find a valid normalization strategy for the object you are trying to process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's text analysis or search functionalities, where normalization strategies are used to preprocess data for better search and retrieval.
  Cause:
  
  Initial Normalization Strategy: The normalization strategy for the object has not been defined or is set to its initial state. This can happen if the configuration for the text analysis or search functionality has not been completed.
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the normalization strategy may be missing or incorrectly set up in the system.
  Object Type Not Supported: The object type you are trying to normalize may not be supported by the existing normalization strategies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Normalization Strategy:
  
  Go to the transaction code SICF (for Internet Communication Framework) or SICN (for normalization configuration).
  Check if a normalization strategy has been defined for the object type you are working with.
  If not, create a new normalization strategy that suits your requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the normalization strategy is correctly assigned to the relevant object types.
  Review the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SICN for normalization settings).
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up normalization strategies for your specific use case.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the normalization process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Normalization Strategies: These are rules or algorithms that preprocess text data to improve searchability and relevance. They may include stemming, lemmatization, stop-word removal, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.