How To Fix ESH_FL_MSG122 - File property ID '&1': A property with same ID already exists

ESH_FL_MSG122 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_FL_MSG - File Processing

• Message number: 122

• Message text: File property ID '&1': A property with same ID already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG122 - File property ID '&1': A property with same ID already exists ?

  The SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG122 indicates that there is a conflict with a file property ID in the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. Specifically, it means that you are trying to create or register a file property with an ID that already exists in the system. This can occur during the configuration of the search framework or when importing metadata.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Property ID: The most common cause is that the property ID you are trying to use has already been defined in the system. This can happen if you are importing properties from another system or if there was a previous configuration that defined the same property ID.
  Configuration Errors: Errors in the configuration files or settings can lead to attempts to create duplicate properties.
  System Migration: If you have migrated from an older version of SAP or from another system, there may be conflicts with existing property IDs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Properties: 
  
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