How To Fix ESH_SEARCH068 - Navigation path: Template &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Navigation path: Template &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH068 - Navigation path: Template &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH068, which states "Navigation path: Template &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Search and Navigation. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a specific search template that is referenced in the navigation path.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Template: The specified template (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted, not created, or incorrectly referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the template.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the search settings or navigation paths that reference the template.
  Transport Issues: If the template was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., Esh_template or similar) to check if the template exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the search and navigation paths to ensure that they correctly reference the existing templates.
  Ensure that the navigation path is correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the template. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the template was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request was completed successfully and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to SAP Enterprise Search, such as Esh_template, Esh_admin, or Esh_config.
  User Roles: Review user roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG to ensure proper access rights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.