How To Fix ESH_SEARCH181 - Duplicate key text template &1, node &2, attribute &3, language &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 181

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH181 - Duplicate key text template &1, node &2, attribute &3, language &4 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH181 indicates that there is a duplicate key in the text template for a specific node and attribute in the context of the Enterprise Search (ESH) configuration. This error typically arises when there are multiple entries in the text template that share the same key, which violates the uniqueness constraint expected by the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple entries in the text template for the same combination of node, attribute, and language.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration or manual entries in the text template might lead to duplicates.
  Data Migration: If data was migrated from another system or if there were bulk uploads, it might have introduced duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Go to the relevant text template configuration in the SAP system.
  Check for entries that have the same key (node, attribute, language) and identify the duplicates.
  
  
  
  Remove or Modify Duplicates:
  
  Once identified, you can either delete the duplicate entries or modify them to ensure that each key combination is unique.
  Ensure that you keep the necessary entries that are required for your search functionality.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the text templates to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no unintended duplicates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the search functionality to ensure that the error is resolved and that the search behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made to avoid similar issues in the future and to maintain a clear record of the configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like Esh_TexTempl or Esh_TexTempl_Maint to access and manage text templates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the duplicate entries in the text template, you should be able to resolve the ESH_SEARCH181 error and restore normal functionality to your SAP Enterprise Search.