How To Fix ESH_OD_MSG018 - Ranking factor parameter &1 does not exist

ESH_OD_MSG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OD_MSG - ESH Search Service (oData)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Ranking factor parameter &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OD_MSG018 - Ranking factor parameter &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OD_MSG018, which states "Ranking factor parameter &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Search. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a ranking factor that has not been defined or does not exist in the current configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Ranking Factor: The ranking factor specified in the search configuration does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, a misconfiguration, or the ranking factor not being created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search configuration might be pointing to an outdated or incorrect ranking factor.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the ranking factor may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the search configuration in the SAP system. Ensure that the ranking factor specified in the error message is correctly defined and exists in the system.
  
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