How To Fix ESH_REMSEARCH008 - Unique ID cannot be derived for &1

ESH_REMSEARCH008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_REMSEARCH - ES Remote Search

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Unique ID cannot be derived for &1

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ESH_REMSEARCH008 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_REMSEARCH008 with the description "Unique ID cannot be derived for &1" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when the system is unable to generate a unique identifier for a specific object or record. This can happen for various reasons, often related to data inconsistencies or configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The object for which the unique ID is being generated may have missing or incomplete data fields that are necessary for creating a unique identifier.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the search model or the data source that is being indexed.
  Data Source Problems: The underlying data source may not be properly set up or may have issues that prevent the unique ID from being derived.
  Indexing Issues: If the data has not been indexed correctly or if there are errors in the indexing process, this can lead