How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES034 - 'filteringFacet.displayPosition': Duplicate value &2 (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES - ES-CDS/ABAP: Validation of domain @EnterpriseSearch

• Message number: 034

• Message text: 'filteringFacet.displayPosition': Duplicate value &2 (&1)

What causes this issue?

Value &V1& is defined several times for
@EnterpriseSearch.filteringFacet.displayPosition; or, the same value is
used with @EnterpriseSearch.filteringAttribute.displayPosition.
As the UI can display a mixed list of filtering means (facet and
attribute filter), the display positions can be interpreted overarching
across both annotations.

System Response

The display order of all elements with the duplicate position counter is
undefined.
The system will nevertheless activate and run the view for Enterprise
Search.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the position counter can be made unambiguous.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES034 - 'filteringFacet.displayPosition': Duplicate value &2 (&1) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_ES034, which indicates a duplicate value in the context of a filtering facet, typically arises in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or SAP HANA when dealing with Core Data Services (CDS) views. This error suggests that there are multiple entries with the same display position for a filtering facet, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Display Position: The error occurs when two or more filtering facets are assigned the same display position value. Each facet must have a unique display position to be rendered correctly in the user interface.
  Configuration Issues: This can happen due to incorrect configuration in the CDS view or the search model where facets are defined.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the way facets are defined, it may lead to conflicts in display positions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Facet Definitions: Review the definitions of the filtering facets in your CDS view or search model. Ensure that each facet has a unique display position.
  Modify Display Positions: If you find duplicate display positions, modify them to ensure uniqueness. This may involve changing the display position of one or more facets.
  Rebuild the Search Model: If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the search model or refreshing the cache to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Testing: After making changes, test the search functionality to ensure that the error is resolved and that facets are displayed correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and CDS views for detailed guidelines on defining facets and their properties.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your filtering facets are configured correctly.