How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG260 - Current system is a copy of another system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 260

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

What causes this issue?

The indexes contain the source system and the 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_COPY in client 000 to adjust the
Enterprise Search specific data in all clients. The execution is only
possible if there were no changes in Enterprise Search specific clients
before. 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_MSG260 - Current system is a copy of another system ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG260 indicates that the current system is a copy of another system. This typically occurs in scenarios where a system copy or a system refresh has been performed, and the system is trying to access or utilize data that is tied to the original system.
  
  Cause:
  
  System Copy: The error usually arises after a system copy (e.g., a production system copied to a test or development environment) where the new system retains references to the original system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may still have configurations or settings that are specific to the original system, leading to conflicts or inconsistencies.
  Data Consistency: The system may be trying to access data or configurations that are not valid in the context of the new system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the system is properly configured after the copy. This includes checking system parameters, client settings, and any