How To Fix ESH_CU_SEM017 - Term Mapping List ID &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CU_SEM - ES: Semantics-based Configuration

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Term Mapping List ID &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_CU_SEM017 - Term Mapping List ID &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CU_SEM017 indicates that the Term Mapping List ID specified does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when working with semantic search functionalities.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Term Mapping List: The Term Mapping List ID you are trying to use has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings where the Term Mapping List ID is referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the Term Mapping List.
  Transport Issues: If the Term Mapping List was created in a different system (e.g., development) and not transported correctly to the current system (e.g., production), it may not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Term Mapping List: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., EHS_TML or similar) to check if the Term Mapping List ID exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Create a New Term Mapping List:
  
  If the Term Mapping List is missing, you can create a new one using the appropriate transaction or configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings where the Term Mapping List ID is referenced to ensure it is correct.
  Make sure that the Term Mapping List ID is correctly assigned in the relevant search or semantic settings.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the Term Mapping List. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the Term Mapping List was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  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.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Enterprise Search and Term Mapping functionalities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.