How To Fix ESH_SEARCH196 - Duplicate key relation &1

ESH_SEARCH196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Duplicate key relation &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH196 - Duplicate key relation &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH196, which indicates a "Duplicate key relation &1," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Search. This error suggests that there is a conflict due to duplicate entries in the key relations that are being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is the presence of duplicate entries in the data source or index that the search is trying to process. This can happen if the same key is being used for multiple records.
  Data Model Issues: There may be issues in the data model or configuration that lead to the same key being assigned to different entities.
  Indexing Problems: If the search index is not properly updated or if there are inconsistencies in the data being indexed, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the data source for duplicate entries. You can run queries to identify any