How To Fix ESH_PS_ES_PROV017 - Ranking Factor &1 is not suitable for editing significances

ESH_PS_ES_PROV017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_PS_ES_PROV - ES: Personalized Search - ES-Providers

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Ranking Factor &1 is not suitable for editing significances

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ESH_PS_ES_PROV017 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_PS_ES_PROV017 indicates that a specific ranking factor (denoted as &1) is not suitable for editing significances in the context of SAP Enterprise Search. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to modify the significance of a ranking factor that is either not editable or is not configured correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-editable Ranking Factor: The ranking factor you are trying to edit may be defined as non-editable in the system configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The ranking factor may not be properly configured in the system, leading to issues when attempting to edit its significance.
  System Restrictions: Certain ranking factors may have restrictions based on the version of SAP or the specific configuration of the Enterprise Search setup.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the ranking factors in the SAP system. Ensure that the ranking factor you are trying to edit is indeed meant to be editable.
  Review Documentation: Consult the SAP documentation or