How To Fix ESH_ESAAS_MSG018 - Node &1 does not exist

ESH_ESAAS_MSG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Node &1 does not exist

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ESH_ESAAS_MSG018 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_ESAAS_MSG018, which states "Node &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Search and Classification (TREX) environments. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a node (which could refer to a specific object, index, or data structure) that is not present in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Node: The node specified in the error message does not exist in the database or the index.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the search settings or the data source.
  Data Synchronization Issues: The data might not have been synchronized properly, leading to missing nodes.
  Deleted or Inactive Nodes: The node may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the node.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Node Existence: Verify if the node specified in the error message actually exists in the system. You