How To Fix SIC_NORM_ENGINE084 - Attribute normalizing rule does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_NORM_ENGINE - Messages from normalization engine

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Attribute normalizing rule does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE084 - Attribute normalizing rule does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE084 indicates that a specified attribute normalizing rule does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's text analysis or search functionalities, where the system is trying to apply a normalization rule to an attribute that has not been defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Normalizing Rule: The most common cause is that the normalizing rule you are trying to use has not been created or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings where the normalizing rule is referenced.
  Typographical Error: There could be a typo in the name of the normalizing rule when it is being called or referenced in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Normalizing Rules:
  
  Go to the transaction code SICF (for Internet Communication Framework) or SICN (for Normalization Rules) to check if the normalizing rule exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Normalizing Rule:
  
  If the rule is missing, create a new normalizing rule that fits your requirements.
  Ensure that the rule is activated after creation.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings where the normalizing rule is being referenced. Ensure that the correct name is being used and that it matches the name of the rule in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to create and manage normalizing rules.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify normalizing rules in the system.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on text analysis and normalization rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.