How To Fix ESH_ESAAS_MSG017 - Navigation path step &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ESAAS_MSG - Search as a Service (ESaaS)

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Navigation path step &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ESAAS_MSG017 - Navigation path step &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ESAAS_MSG017 indicates that there is an issue with a navigation path step in the Enterprise Search (ES) configuration. Specifically, the message states that the navigation path step referenced by &1 does not exist. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when configuring search applications or when trying to access a specific search result.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The navigation path step may not have been created or configured properly in the Enterprise Search settings.
  Deleted or Renamed Steps: The navigation path step might have been deleted or renamed after it was referenced in a search application.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the navigation path step to be missing.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the navigation path step, leading to the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the Enterprise Search configuration in the SAP system and verify that the navigation path step exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area (e.g., using transaction ESH_COCKPIT).
  If the step is missing, you may need to create it again.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Renaming: 
  
  If the navigation path step was renamed, update the references in the search application or configuration to point to the new name.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the navigation path step. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Enterprise Search for any specific guidance or known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the missing navigation path step.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to Enterprise Search and this specific error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  SAP Help Portal: The SAP Help Portal provides documentation on configuring and troubleshooting Enterprise Search.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.