How To Fix ESH_QM_CONFIG000 - Indicator &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_QM_CONFIG - ES Query Measurement: Configuration

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Indicator &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_QM_CONFIG000 - Indicator &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_QM_CONFIG000 with the description "Indicator &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP Query Management (QM) configuration. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a configuration or indicator that has not been defined or is missing in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The indicator referenced by &1 is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration step that was not completed or an indicator that was deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Input: The indicator name or ID being referenced might be misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing indicators.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the indicator.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check if the indicator exists in the configuration settings.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Verify Input: 
  
  Double-check the input for the indicator. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and follows the expected format.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configuration from the source system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the indicator. You may need to consult with your security team to verify and adjust authorizations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or functionality you are working with. There may be specific instructions or known issues related to the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), or SE80 (for development objects) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.