How To Fix ESH_HANA_ADMIN199 - Cannot determine ESH key attributes for &1 node &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_HANA_ADMIN - ESH HANA Index Administration

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Cannot determine ESH key attributes for &1 node &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN199 - Cannot determine ESH key attributes for &1 node &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_HANA_ADMIN199 with the description "Cannot determine ESH key attributes for &1 node &2" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) and its integration with SAP HANA. This error indicates that the system is unable to retrieve or identify the key attributes for a specific node in the ESH configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Configuration Issues: The ESH configuration might be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the inability to determine key attributes for the specified node.
  Missing Metadata: The required metadata for the node may not be available or properly defined in the system.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the underlying database schema, it may lead to inconsistencies that result in this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required metadata or configuration settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the ESH configuration settings in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary nodes and attributes are correctly defined.
  Validate Metadata: Ensure that the metadata for the specified node is available and correctly configured. You may need to regenerate or refresh the metadata if it is missing or outdated.
  Review Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that the ESH configuration is updated accordingly. You may need to re-index or refresh the ESH index.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access the ESH configuration and metadata. Adjust roles and permissions as necessary.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages or warnings that could provide additional context for the issue.
  Rebuild Index: If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the ESH index to ensure that all data is correctly indexed and available for search.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for ESH and HANA for guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can share their solutions.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP Support for further assistance.