How To Fix Errordomain=nscocoaerrordomain&errormessage=指定されたショートカットが見つかりませんでした。&errorcode=4 Error?

You're coding away when suddenly this cryptic error appears: Errordomain=nscocoaerrordomain&errormessage=指定されたショートカットが見つかりませんでした。&errorcode=4. Frustrating, right? This NSCocoaErrorDomain error strikes macOS and iOS developers when their applications can't locate specific shortcuts or resources.

This error typically manifests during file operations or resource access attempts. Your app might be searching for a particular shortcut but can't find it in the expected location. The Japanese error message translates to “specified shortcut was not found,” – giving you a clear hint about what's wrong.

We'll walk you through proven solutions that actually work. No generic advice here – just specific fixes that address this exact error code.

What Does Errordomain=nscocoaerrordomain&errormessage=指定されたショートカットが見つかりませんでした。&errorcode=4 Really Mean?

Breaking down this error message reveals its true nature. NSCocoaErrorDomain represents Apple's Cocoa framework error category. All macOS and iOS development errors fall under specific domains for better categorization.

The Japanese text “指定されたショートカットが見つかりませんでした” directly translates to “specified shortcut was not found.” Error code 4 specifically indicates a file or resource access failure within the NSCocoaErrorDomain family.

Here's how the error appears in your console:

Error Domain=NSCocoaErrorDomain Code=4 “指定されたショートカットが見つかりませんでした。” 

UserInfo={NSLocalizedDescription=指定されたショートカットが見つかりませんでした。}

This error typically occurs during:

• File path resolution attempts
• Resource bundle access
• Shortcut file interactions
• Application launch sequences

Common Causes of Errordomain=nscocoaerrordomain&errormessage=指定されたショートカットが見つかりませんでした。&errorcode=4

1. Missing Shortcut Files

Your application expects a shortcut file that's been deleted or moved. This commonly happens when:

// Problematic code

let shortcutPath = Bundle.main.path(forResource: “MyShortcut”, ofType: “shortcut”)

// Returns nil if file doesn't exist

Solution:

// Safe approach with error handling

if let shortcutPath = Bundle.main.path(forResource: “MyShortcut”, ofType: “shortcut”) {

    // File exists, proceed safely

    processShortcut(at: shortcutPath)

} else {

    // Handle missing file gracefully

    createDefaultShortcut()

}

2. Incorrect Bundle Resource References

Bundle references pointing to non-existent resources trigger this error frequently:

// This can fail silently

let resourceURL = Bundle.main.url(forResource: “config”, withExtension: “plist”)

let data = try Data(contentsOf: resourceURL!) // Crashes if nil

Corrected version:

guard let resourceURL = Bundle.main.url(forResource: “config”, withExtension: “plist”) else {

    throw NSError(domain: NSCocoaErrorDomain, code: 4, userInfo: [

        NSLocalizedDescriptionKey: “Configuration file not found”

    ])

}

let data = try Data(contentsOf: resourceURL)

3. Permission Access Issues

Applications lacking proper permissions can't access certain shortcuts:

// Risky code without permission checks

func accessShortcut(at path: String) {

    let url = URL(fileURLWithPath: path)

    // Direct access might fail

    let content = try String(contentsOf: url)

}

Improved implementation:

func accessShortcut(at path: String) throws {

    let url = URL(fileURLWithPath: path)

    

    // Check file accessibility first

    guard FileManager.default.isReadableFile(atPath: path) else {

        throw NSError(domain: NSCocoaErrorDomain, code: 4, userInfo: [

            NSLocalizedDescriptionKey: “指定されたショートカットが見つかりませんでした。”

        ])

    }

    

    let content = try String(contentsOf: url)

}

4. Sandbox Restriction Violations

macOS sandboxing can prevent shortcut access outside allowed directories:

// This might fail in sandboxed apps

let documentsPath = NSHomeDirectory().appending(“/Documents/shortcuts/”)

// Sandbox restrictions may block access

Sandbox-compliant approach:

let documentsURL = FileManager.default.urls(for: .documentDirectory, 

                                            in: .userDomainMask).first!

let shortcutsURL = documentsURL.appendingPathComponent(“shortcuts”)

// Use bookmark data for persistent access

Prevention vs. Recovery Strategies

Prevention Techniques	Recovery Strategies
Bundle resource validation during build	Graceful error handling with user notifications
Sandbox entitlement configuration	Alternative resource path fallbacks
Permission request implementation	Default resource creation when missing
Resource existence verification	Error logging with diagnostic information
Unit testing for missing resources	User-guided file restoration prompts
Build-time asset verification	Automatic shortcut regeneration

Diagnosing Errordomain=nscocoaerrordomain&errormessage=指定されたショートカットが見つかりませんでした。&errorcode=4

Follow this systematic diagnostic approach to identify the root cause:

Step 1: Enable Detailed Error Logging

func logDetailedError(_ error: Error) {

    if let nsError = error as NSError? {

        print(“Error Domain: \(nsError.domain)“)

        print(“Error Code: \(nsError.code)“)

        print(“Error Description: \(nsError.localizedDescription)“)

        print(“User Info: \(nsError.userInfo)“)

        

        // Log stack trace for debugging

        Thread.callStackSymbols.forEach { print($0) }

    }

}

Step 2: Implement Resource Verification

extension Bundle {

    func verifyResource(name: String, type: String) -> Bool {

        let path = self.path(forResource: name, ofType: type)

        let exists = path != nil && FileManager.default.fileExists(atPath: path!)

        

        if !exists {

            print(“Missing resource: \(name).\(type)“)

        }

        

        return exists

    }

}

Step 3: Create Diagnostic Tests

class ShortcutDiagnostics {

    static func runDiagnostics() {

        let expectedShortcuts = [“launcher”, “settings”, “preferences”]

        

        expectedShortcuts.forEach { shortcut in

            if !Bundle.main.verifyResource(name: shortcut, type: “shortcut”) {

                // Log missing shortcut details

                let error = NSError(domain: NSCocoaErrorDomain, code: 4, userInfo: [

                    NSLocalizedDescriptionKey: “指定されたショートカットが見つかりませんでした。”,

                    “MissingResource”: “\(shortcut).shortcut”

                ])

                logDetailedError(error)

            }

        }

    }

}

Implementing Robust Error Handling for Missing Shortcuts

Create a comprehensive solution that prevents and handles this error effectively:

import Foundation

 

class ShortcutManager {

    static let shared = ShortcutManager()

    private let errorDomain = “com.yourapp.shortcut”

    

    // MARK: – Error Types

    enum ShortcutError: Error {

        case notFound(String)

        case invalidFormat(String)

        case permissionDenied(String)

        

        var nsError: NSError {

            switch self {

            case .notFound(let name):

                return NSError(domain: NSCocoaErrorDomain, code: 4, userInfo: [

                    NSLocalizedDescriptionKey: “指定されたショートカットが見つかりませんでした。”,

                    “ShortcutName”: name

                ])

            case .invalidFormat(let name):

                return NSError(domain: errorDomain, code: 5, userInfo: [

                    NSLocalizedDescriptionKey: “Shortcut format is invalid: \(name)“

                ])

            case .permissionDenied(let name):

                return NSError(domain: errorDomain, code: 6, userInfo: [

                    NSLocalizedDescriptionKey: “Permission denied for shortcut: \(name)“

                ])

            }

        }

    }

    

    // MARK: – Safe Shortcut Access

    func loadShortcut(named name: String, completion: @escaping (Result<Data, Error>) -> Void) {

        DispatchQueue.global(qos: .userInitiated).async {

            do {

                let data = try self.validateAndLoadShortcut(named: name)

                DispatchQueue.main.async {

                    completion(.success(data))

                }

            } catch {

                DispatchQueue.main.async {

                    completion(.failure(error))

                }

            }

        }

    }

    

    private func validateAndLoadShortcut(named name: String) throws -> Data {

        // Step 1: Check bundle for shortcut

        guard let resourcePath = Bundle.main.path(forResource: name, ofType: “shortcut”) else {

            // Step 2: Try Documents directory

            let documentsURL = FileManager.default.urls(for: .documentDirectory, 

                                                        in: .userDomainMask).first!

            let shortcutURL = documentsURL.appendingPathComponent(“\(name).shortcut”)

            

            if !FileManager.default.fileExists(atPath: shortcutURL.path) {

                throw ShortcutError.notFound(name)

            }

            

            return try Data(contentsOf: shortcutURL)

        }

        

        // Step 3: Verify permissions

        guard FileManager.default.isReadableFile(atPath: resourcePath) else {

            throw ShortcutError.permissionDenied(name)

        }

        

        return try Data(contentsOf: URL(fileURLWithPath: resourcePath))

    }

    

    // MARK: – Fallback Creation

    func createDefaultShortcut(named name: String) throws {

        let documentsURL = FileManager.default.urls(for: .documentDirectory, 

                                                    in: .userDomainMask).first!

        let shortcutURL = documentsURL.appendingPathComponent(“\(name).shortcut”)

        

        let defaultShortcut = “””

        {

            “version”: “1.0”,

            “name”: “\(name)“,

            “type”: “default”,

            “actions”: []

        }

        “””.data(using: .utf8)!

        

        try defaultShortcut.write(to: shortcutURL)

    }

}

 

// MARK: – Usage Example

class ViewController: UIViewController {

    override func viewDidLoad() {

        super.viewDidLoad()

        

        ShortcutManager.shared.loadShortcut(named: “launcher”) { result in

            switch result {

            case .success(let data):

                // Handle successful shortcut loading

                self.processShortcutData(data)

            case .failure(let error):

                // Handle Errordomain=nscocoaerrordomain&errormessage=指定されたショートカットが見つかりませんでした。&errorcode=4

                self.handleShortcutError(error)

            }

        }

    }

    

    private func handleShortcutError(_ error: Error) {

        if let shortcutError = error as? ShortcutManager.ShortcutError {

            switch shortcutError {

            case .notFound(let name):

                // Attempt to create default shortcut

                do {

                    try ShortcutManager.shared.createDefaultShortcut(named: name)

                    showSuccess(“Created default shortcut: \(name)“)

                } catch {

                    showError(“Failed to create shortcut: \(error.localizedDescription)“)

                }

            default:

                showError(error.localizedDescription)

            }

        }

    }

}

 

// MARK: – Unit Tests

import XCTest

 

class ShortcutManagerTests: XCTestCase {

    func testMissingShortcutError() {

        let expectation = self.expectation(description: “Missing shortcut error”)

        

        ShortcutManager.shared.loadShortcut(named: “nonexistent”) { result in

            switch result {

            case .failure(let error):

                XCTAssertEqual((error as NSError).domain, NSCocoaErrorDomain)

                XCTAssertEqual((error as NSError).code, 4)

                expectation.fulfill()

            case .success:

                XCTFail(“Should have failed for missing shortcut”)

            }

        }

        

        waitForExpectations(timeout: 5.0)

    }

}

Key Takeaways

The Errordomain=nscocoaerrordomain&errormessage=指定されたショートカットが見つかりませんでした。&errorcode=4 error occurs when your app can't find the expected shortcut files. Always implement robust error handling that checks for resource existence before attempting access.

Your most critical implementation step: create a fallback mechanism that generates default shortcuts when the expected ones are missing. This prevents app crashes and maintains functionality even when resources are unavailable.