How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDS_MDE007 - Several descriptions for language code &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDS_MDE - ES-CDS/ABAP: Handling of MDEs

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Several descriptions for language code &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_MDE007 - Several descriptions for language code &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDS_MDE007 indicates that there are several descriptions available for a specific language code in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP HANA database. This error typically arises when there are multiple entries for the same language code in the database, which can lead to ambiguity in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The primary cause of this error is the presence of multiple descriptions for the same language code in the relevant database tables. This can happen due to data inconsistencies or incorrect data imports.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the data model or the way the data is being fetched or displayed.
  Data Migration: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate entries for descriptions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use SQL queries to check the relevant database tables for duplicate entries for the specific language code. You can look for tables related to the descriptions in the context of the Enterprise Search or the specific application you are working with.
  Example SQL query:
  SELECT description, COUNT(*)
  FROM your_table_name
  WHERE language_code = 'your_language_code'
  GROUP BY description
  HAVING COUNT(*) > 1;
  
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: 
  
  If duplicates are found, you will need to clean up the data by removing or consolidating the duplicate entries. Ensure that you keep the correct and most relevant descriptions.
  Make sure to back up the data before making any changes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings for the data model and ensure that they are set up correctly to avoid fetching multiple descriptions for the same language code.
  
  
  
  Re-indexing: 
  
  After cleaning up the data, you may need to re-index the search or refresh the data model to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support 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 to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Version Specifics: The behavior of this error may vary depending on the version of SAP you are using, so ensure that you are looking at the correct documentation for your version.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.