How To Fix ESH_SEARCH073 - Template &1, node &2, attribute &3, semantics code &4 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Template &1, node &2, attribute &3, semantics code &4 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH073 - Template &1, node &2, attribute &3, semantics code &4 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH073 indicates that there is an issue related to a search template, node, attribute, or semantics code in the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find the specified template or its components in the search configuration.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Template or Configuration: The specified search template (&1), node (&2), attribute (&3), or semantics code (&4) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The template was deleted or not created.
  The node or attribute was not properly defined or is missing.
  The semantics code is incorrect or not defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the search settings or the search model that references the template, node, or attribute.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it might not have been transported correctly, leading to missing components.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the search template, node, attribute, and semantics code exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration areas in the SAP system (e.g., ESH configuration transactions).
  Ensure that the names and identifiers used in the search configuration match exactly with those defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Missing Components:
  
  If any of the components are missing, you may need to create them or restore them from a backup or transport request.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary components were included and successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search template and its components.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Enterprise Search for any specific guidance or known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to identify where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the missing components.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to ESH and this specific error message.
  Enterprise Search Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration of Enterprise Search in SAP, including how to create and manage search templates, nodes, and attributes.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the ESH_SEARCH073 error and implement a solution to resolve it.