How To Fix ESH_CU_SW003 - List ID &1 does already exist

ESH_CU_SW003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CU_SW - ES: Term Mapping

• Message number: 003

• Message text: List ID &1 does already exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_CU_SW003 - List ID &1 does already exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CU_SW003, which states "List ID &1 does already exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP NetWeaver Search functionalities. This error indicates that you are trying to create a new search list or search configuration with an ID that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate List ID: The primary cause of this error is that the List ID you are trying to create or register is already in use. Each List ID must be unique within the system.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not properly recognizing the uniqueness of the List ID.
  User Error: The user may have mistakenly attempted to create a list with an ID that they have already created previously.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing List IDs: Before creating a new List ID, check the existing List IDs in the system to ensure that the ID you want