How To Fix ESH_FL_MSG144 - Dictionary &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_FL_MSG - File Processing

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Dictionary &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG144 - Dictionary &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message ESH_FL_MSG144 indicates that a specific dictionary (in this case, represented as &1) could not be found in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Search and Classification (TREX) when the system is trying to access a dictionary that has not been defined or is not available.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Dictionary: The dictionary that the system is trying to access has not been created or is not activated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the search or dictionary might be incorrect, leading to the system being unable to locate the dictionary.
  Transport Issues: If the dictionary was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the dictionary.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dictionary Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., ESH_COCKPIT for Enterprise Search) and verify if the dictionary exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate the Dictionary:
  
  If the dictionary is missing, you can create it using the appropriate transaction or configuration settings.
  Ensure that the dictionary is activated if it was previously created but not activated.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the search and ensure that the dictionary is correctly referenced.
  Look for any inconsistencies in the settings that might prevent the dictionary from being found.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the dictionary was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that the transport request containing the dictionary was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the dictionary.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper roles and permissions are assigned.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search or TREX for guidance on dictionary management and configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.