How To Fix ESH_SEARCH069 - Navigation path: Node &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 069

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH069 - Navigation path: Node &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH069 with the description "Navigation path: Node &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a navigation path or node that is not defined or does not exist in the search configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The navigation path or node may not have been configured correctly in the SAP ESH settings.
  Deleted or Inactive Nodes: The node might have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there might have been issues during the transport process that led to missing nodes.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified node.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes in the system, such as upgrades or modifications, may have affected the existing navigation paths.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the SAP ESH configuration and verify that the navigation path and node are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the node exists in the system and is active.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Activate Nodes: 
  
  If the node is missing, you may need to recreate it or activate it if it was previously deactivated.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or missing objects related to the navigation path.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the navigation path. You can check the user roles and authorizations in the user management area.
  
  
  
  System Logs: 
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for guidance on configuring navigation paths in SAP ESH.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP ESH Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search to understand how navigation paths and nodes are structured and configured.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ESH_COCKPIT for managing Enterprise Search configurations.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.