How To Fix ESH_QP_MSG001 - Unexpected symbol; expected &1 but matched &2

ESH_QP_MSG001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_QP_MSG - Query Parser Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Unexpected symbol; expected &1 but matched &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_QP_MSG001 - Unexpected symbol; expected &1 but matched &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_QP_MSG001 indicates that there is a syntax error in a query or search expression within the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework. Specifically, the message states that an unexpected symbol was encountered, where the system expected one symbol (denoted as &1) but found another (denoted as &2).
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to:
  
  Incorrect Query Syntax: The query may contain typos, misplaced operators, or incorrect formatting.
  Unsupported Characters: The query might include characters or symbols that are not recognized by the query parser.
  Logical Errors: The logical structure of the query may be flawed, such as missing parentheses or incorrect use of operators (AND, OR, NOT).
  Version Compatibility: If there are changes in the query language or syntax in newer versions of SAP, older queries may not be compatible.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Query: Carefully check the syntax of the query for any typos or