How To Fix ESH_SEARCH083 - The join definition is inconsistent

ESH_SEARCH083 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 083

• Message text: The join definition is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The current join definition is inconsistent either in its relationship
to the "Relation" or in its content itself.
&WHAT_TO_DO
You normally maintain a join definition in one of the following ways:
You use an AttributeID both in "SourceCondition" and "TargetCondition"
You use an an AttributeID and a ConstantValue either in
"SourceCondition" or "TargetCondition" and leave the complementary
segment empty.
The AttributeIDs used here must be part of the relation (source or
target)

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH083 - The join definition is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH083 ("The join definition is inconsistent") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when there is an issue with the join definitions in the search model. This can happen due to various reasons, such as changes in the underlying data model, inconsistencies in the join conditions, or issues with the configuration of the search model.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Join Conditions: The join conditions defined in the search model may not match the underlying data structure or may be incorrectly defined.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been changes to the underlying database tables or views that the search model is based on, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Missing or Incorrectly Defined Fields: If the fields used in the join conditions are missing or incorrectly defined in the data source, it can cause this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: Errors in the configuration of the search model or the