How To Fix ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH018 - 'termMappingListID' &2 does not exist is this system (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH - ES-CDS/ABAP: Validation of domain @Search

• Message number: 018

• Message text: 'termMappingListID' &2 does not exist is this system (&1)

What causes this issue?

Term Mapping List ID &V1& is not in use in this system.

System Response

This is a warning only; the view is activated for Enterprise Search.

How to fix this error?

Check the list ID for spelling errors. As list IDs are mere data, it is
possible that the list ID is valid in principle, but that there is
currently no data for it in this system.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH018 - 'termMappingListID' &2 does not exist is this system (&1) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ENG_CDSVAL_SRCH018 indicates that there is an issue with a term mapping list ID that is expected to exist in the system but does not. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Enterprise Search or when working with Core Data Services (CDS) views, particularly when dealing with search functionalities or semantic search configurations.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Term Mapping List: The specified term mapping list ID (termMappingListID) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The term mapping list was never created.
  The term mapping list was deleted or not properly transported to the system.
  There is a typo or incorrect reference in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the search or semantic search might be incorrect, leading to the system looking for a non-existent term mapping list.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the term mapping list was created in a different system (e.g., development) and not properly transported to the target system (e.g., production), it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Term Mapping List: Verify if the term mapping list ID exists in the system:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check for the existence of the term mapping list.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or transport it from another system.
  
  
  
  Create or Transport Term Mapping List:
  
  If the term mapping list is missing, create a new term mapping list with the required ID.
  If it was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs and ensure that the transport request containing the term mapping list was successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the search functionality:
  
  Ensure that the term mapping list ID is correctly referenced in the configuration.
  Review any related settings in the SAP Fiori Launchpad or the relevant search configuration.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.