How To Fix ESH_SEARCH148 - Check &1, business template &2, node &3: Relation references are missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Check &1, business template &2, node &3: Relation references are missing

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

In this context relation references are missing.

How to fix this error?

A certain attribute of a specific business template and node in an
authorization check composite structure refers to an authorization check
referring either to a different node within the same template or even to
a different node within a different template and the references (the
path) to reach it are not given.
Maintain the missing references (see interface):
o,,SearchAuthorizationCheck
o,,NodeAttributeReference
<ZH>o,,OrderedRelationReferences</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH148 - Check &1, business template &2, node &3: Relation references are missing ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH148 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a business template in the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. Specifically, it points to missing relation references for a particular node in the business template. This can occur when the system is unable to find the necessary relationships between different entities or objects defined in the business template.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Relations: The error typically arises when the business template is not properly configured, and the necessary relationships between nodes (entities) are not defined or are missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the way the business template was set up, such as missing or incorrect entries in the configuration tables.
  Transport Issues: If the business template was transported from another system, some dependencies or relations may not have been transported correctly.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the underlying data that the business template relies on.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the business template in the ESH settings. Ensure that all nodes and their relationships are correctly defined.
  Define Missing Relations: If you identify any missing relations, you will need to define them in the business template configuration.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects and dependencies were included in the transport request.
  Recreate the Business Template: If the configuration appears to be too complex or corrupted, consider recreating the business template from scratch.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ESH and business templates for specific guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like EHS_SEARCH or EHS_BC to access the relevant configuration settings for Enterprise Search.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be valuable resources for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ESH_SEARCH148 error message.