How To Fix ESH_QL_MSG147 - Variant with name or description "&1&2&3&4" already exists

ESH_QL_MSG147 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_QL_MSG - ESH Query Logging

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Variant with name or description "&1&2&3&4" already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG147 - Variant with name or description "&1&2&3&4" already exists ?

  The SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG147 indicates that there is an attempt to create a variant (which can be a saved search or a query variant) with a name or description that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or Query functionality.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name/Description: The most common cause of this error is that the variant you are trying to create has the same name or description as an existing variant. SAP does not allow duplicates for these identifiers.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may restrict the creation of variants with similar names or descriptions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Variants: Before creating a new variant, check the list of existing variants to see if one with the same name or description already exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant area in SAP where variants are managed.
  Rename the Variant: If you find