How To Fix ESH_SEARCH185 - Duplicate key authorization check ID &1

ESH_SEARCH185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Duplicate key authorization check ID &1

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ESH_SEARCH185 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH185, which states "Duplicate key authorization check ID &1," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) or when working with the SAP NetWeaver platform. This error indicates that there is a duplicate entry for an authorization check ID in the system, which can lead to issues with user permissions and access control.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Authorization Check IDs: The primary cause of this error is the presence of multiple entries with the same authorization check ID in the system. This can happen due to incorrect configuration, data migration issues, or manual errors during setup.
  
  Configuration Issues: If the system has been customized or if there have been changes to the authorization objects, it may lead to conflicts or duplicates.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it might have resulted in duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like