There are multiple scenarios in BDC, where we can see this error message “ An error occurred while retrieving data from <InstanceName>. Administrators, see the server log for more information .” Let me talk about one of the instance that can happen...

Create an instance of SPFile using GetFile method and pass the GUID of the file in its parameter. Then immediately call OpenBinaryStream method in the instance of spfile. It then throws a COM exception "The path specified is being used in a substitute...

In SharePoint object model when the following sequence of steps happen, the deployed custom site definition will not be found. Step 1 : Add Solution ( The solution package consisting of site templates and features ) Step 2 : Create Web application...