How To Fix ESH_SEARCH164 - Duplicate key for template &1, request &2, attribute &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Duplicate key for template &1, request &2, attribute &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH164 - Duplicate key for template &1, request &2, attribute &3 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH164 indicates that there is a duplicate key issue related to a search template in the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. This error typically arises when there are multiple entries in the system that share the same key for a specific search template, request, or attribute, which violates the uniqueness constraint expected by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is the existence of duplicate entries in the database for the specified template, request, or attribute.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to multiple records being treated as unique when they are not.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration of the search templates or attributes may lead to conflicts and duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Use database queries or transaction codes to identify the duplicate entries in the relevant tables. You may need to check the tables related to the search templates and attributes.
  
  
  
  Remove or Merge Duplicates: 
  
  Once identified, you can either delete the duplicate entries or merge them if they contain relevant information that needs to be preserved.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration of the search templates and attributes to ensure that they are set up correctly and do not allow for duplicates.
  
  
  
  Re-indexing: 
  
  After resolving the duplicates, you may need to re-index the search to ensure that the changes are reflected in the search results.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to inspect the relevant tables.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_SEARCH164 error and ensure that your search templates function correctly without duplicate key issues.