How To Fix ESH_CU_TM003 - List ID &1 does already exist

ESH_CU_TM003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_CU_TM - 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_TM003 - List ID &1 does already exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_CU_TM003, which states "List ID &1 does already exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP NetWeaver systems when you are trying to create a new list or a search configuration that has the same identifier (List ID) as an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to create a new list or configuration with an ID that is already in use. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a duplicate list ID.
  There is a misunderstanding about the existing list IDs in the system.
  The system is not properly handling the uniqueness constraint for list IDs.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing List IDs:
  
  Use the relevant transaction code (like ESHLIST or similar) to view the existing list IDs in the system.
  Identify if the List ID you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Choose a Unique List ID:
  
  If the