How To Fix ESH_SEARCH165 - Duplicate key for text template &1, request &2, attribute &3, language &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Duplicate key for text template &1, request &2, attribute &3, language &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH165 - Duplicate key for text template &1, request &2, attribute &3, language &4 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH165 indicates that there is a duplicate key issue related to a text template in the Enterprise Search (ESH) component of SAP. This error typically arises when there are multiple entries in the database that share the same key for a specific text template, request, attribute, and language combination.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is the existence of duplicate entries in the database for the specified text template, request, attribute, and language.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being loaded into the system, possibly due to incorrect data migration or updates.
  Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the ESH settings or the way text templates are defined can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Use database queries to identify the duplicate entries for the specified text template, request, attribute, and language. You can check the relevant tables in the database where these entries are stored.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates: 
  
  Once identified, you can either delete the duplicate entries or modify them to ensure that each key is unique. Be cautious when deleting data to avoid losing important information.
  
  
  
  Check Data Load Processes: 
  
  Review the data load processes to ensure that they are not introducing duplicates. This may involve checking the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes or any batch jobs that populate the text templates.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings in the ESH to ensure that text templates are defined correctly and that there are no conflicting settings that could lead to 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.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling duplicates in ESH.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for Enterprise Search to understand how text templates are managed and the best practices for avoiding duplicates.
  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_SEARCH165 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.