How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG259 - Current client is a copy of another client

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 259

• Message text: Current client is a copy of another client

What causes this issue?

The indexes contain the system and the source client in the name.

System Response

The search object connectors cannot be read.
New search object connectors cannot be created.
The search fails.

How to fix this error?

Use the task list SAP_ESH_ADJUST_AFTER_CLIENT_COPY in this client to
adjust the Enterprise Search specific data. If this process does not
finish successful, reset the Enterprise Search specific data in this
client with the task list SAP_ESH_RESET.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG259 - Current client is a copy of another client ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG259 indicates that the current client is a copy of another client. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when the system detects that the client you are working in is a copy of another client, which may lead to inconsistencies or issues with the data or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Client Copy: The error usually arises when a client copy has been performed, and the system identifies that the current client is a duplicate of another client. This can happen during a client copy process where the source client and the target client share the same data or configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be specific configurations or settings in the copied client that are not compatible with the current operations being performed.
  Search Index Issues: The search index may not be properly configured or updated in the copied client, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Client Settings: Verify