How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG164 - Category "&1" does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Category "&1" does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG164 - Category "&1" does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG164 indicates that a specific category (denoted by "&1") does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Search and Classification (TREX) components, where categories are used to organize and manage search results.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Category: The category you are trying to access or use in your search configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the search settings or the category might have been deleted or not created properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified category.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data or metadata related to the search categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Category Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or configuration area in SAP where categories are managed (e.g., transaction EHS_COCKPIT or similar).
  Verify if the category you are trying to use actually exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Category:
  
  If the category does not exist, you may need to create it. Follow the appropriate steps to define a new category in the system.
  If the category was deleted accidentally, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the search application to ensure that all categories are correctly defined and linked.
  Ensure that the category is properly assigned to the relevant search index.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the category. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any available consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve data inconsistencies related to search categories.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  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.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to search configuration, such as EHS_COCKPIT, EHS_SEARCH, or others depending on your specific SAP environment.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.