How To Fix ESH_QP_MSG012 - Invalid keyword identifier &1

ESH_QP_MSG012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_QP_MSG - Query Parser Messages

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Invalid keyword identifier &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_QP_MSG012 - Invalid keyword identifier &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_QP_MSG012: Invalid keyword identifier &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Search and Navigation functionalities. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize or find the specified keyword identifier, which may be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Keyword Identifier: The keyword identifier provided in the search query may be misspelled or does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The search configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the keyword.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the keyword identifiers are supposed to be generated from a data source, there may be issues with data synchronization or indexing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the keyword identifiers.
  System Bugs or Incompatibilities: There may be bugs in the version of SAP you are using or incompatibilities with other components.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify the Keyword Identifier: Check the spelling