How To Fix ESH_SEARCH168 - Duplicate key for template &1, response attribute &2, UI area &3

ESH_SEARCH168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Duplicate key for template &1, response attribute &2, UI area &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH168 - Duplicate key for template &1, response attribute &2, UI area &3 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH168 indicates that there is a duplicate key issue related to a search template in the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. This error typically arises when the system encounters multiple entries that share the same key for a specific template, response attribute, or UI area, which violates the uniqueness constraint expected by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is the presence of duplicate entries in the search configuration or in the underlying data model that the search is trying to access.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect or incomplete configuration of the search templates or response attributes can lead to conflicts.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the search configuration, it may result in inconsistencies that lead to duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the search templates and response attributes in the ESH settings. Ensure that each template and attribute