How To Fix ESH_SEARCH016 - Invalid combination of logical system/release: &1/ &2

ESH_SEARCH016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 016

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH016 - Invalid combination of logical system/release: &1/ &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH016 indicates that there is an invalid combination of logical system and release version in the context of Enterprise Search. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or utilize a search index that is not compatible with the specified logical system or its release version.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Logical System and Release: The logical system you are trying to use is not compatible with the version of the software or the search index you are trying to access.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the settings related to the logical systems or the search services.
  Indexing Problems: The search index may not have been created or updated correctly for the specified logical system and release.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the logical system or its configuration may not have been properly updated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Logical System Configuration:
  
  Verify that the logical system you are