How To Fix ESH_SEARCH154 - Template &1, response attribute &2: Invalid relation step &3 in refs

ESH_SEARCH154 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Template &1, response attribute &2: Invalid relation step &3 in refs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH154 - Template &1, response attribute &2: Invalid relation step &3 in refs ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH154 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Search functionalities. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a search template, specifically related to the response attributes and the relation steps defined in the search configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Configuration: The error suggests that there is an invalid relation step defined in the search template. This could be due to:
  
  A typo or incorrect reference in the template configuration.
  A missing or incorrectly defined relation in the data model.
  Changes in the underlying data structure that have not been reflected in the search configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the underlying database schema, the search template may not be updated accordingly, leading to invalid references.
  
  
  Template Issues: The specific template (&1) or response attribute (&2) may not be properly set up, or the relation step