How To Fix ESH_SEARCH001 - Invalid combination of logical system/release/group: &1/&2/&3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Invalid combination of logical system/release/group: &1/&2/&3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH001 - Invalid combination of logical system/release/group: &1/&2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH001 indicates that there is an invalid combination of logical system, release, and group in the context of Enterprise Search. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid configuration for the specified parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The logical system, release, or group specified in the search configuration may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Missing Data: The data for the specified logical system or group may not be available or properly indexed.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that led to inconsistencies.
  Version Mismatch: The release version of the logical system may not match the expected version for the search configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code ES_SEARCH or ES_ADMIN to review the configuration settings for the logical system, release, and group.
  Ensure that the logical system and group are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Validate Logical System:
  
  Use transaction SM51 to check if the logical system is active and reachable.
  Ensure that the logical system is correctly defined in the system landscape.
  
  
  
  Re-indexing:
  
  If the data is missing, you may need to re-index the search data. This can be done through the transaction ES_INDEX or similar, depending on your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for your version of SAP to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for setting up Enterprise Search.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ES_SEARCH: For managing search configurations.
  ES_ADMIN: For administrative tasks related to Enterprise Search.
  SM51: To check active application servers.
  SE11: To check the database tables related to search configurations.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the ESH_SEARCH001 error.
  
  
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ESH_SEARCH001 error in your SAP system.