How To Fix ESH_SEARCH194 - Duplicate key navigation path ID &1, relation step &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Duplicate key navigation path ID &1, relation step &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH194 - Duplicate key navigation path ID &1, relation step &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH194, which indicates a "Duplicate key navigation path ID &1, relation step &2," typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. This error suggests that there is a conflict due to duplicate entries in the navigation path configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Navigation Path IDs: The error is primarily caused by having multiple navigation paths with the same ID in the system. This can happen if there are multiple configurations or if a transport request has been incorrectly imported.
  Incorrect Configuration: The navigation paths may not have been set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the underlying data or configuration that lead to the same navigation path being referenced multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Navigation Path Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code Esh_nav or use the relevant configuration transaction for navigation paths.
  Look for the navigation path ID mentioned in the error message and check for duplicates.
  If duplicates are found, you will need to either delete or rename the duplicate entries to resolve the conflict.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that they did not inadvertently introduce duplicates.
  If necessary, revert the transport or adjust the configuration in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the ESH configuration to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error.
  Use transaction Esh_check to run checks on the ESH configuration.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Indexes:
  
  After resolving the duplicates, it may be necessary to rebuild the search indexes to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Use transaction Esh_index to manage and rebuild the indexes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP Notes for additional guidance on configuring navigation paths and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ESH_SEARCH194 error in your SAP system.