How To Fix ESH_SEARCH197 - Duplicate key namespace &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Duplicate key namespace &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH197 - Duplicate key namespace &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH197: Duplicate key namespace &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when there is a conflict with the namespace defined for search configurations. This error indicates that there are multiple entries with the same key or namespace, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are duplicate entries in the configuration tables for the search namespace. This can happen if multiple configurations were created without proper checks for existing namespaces.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect or incomplete configuration settings in the search settings.
  Transport Issues: If configurations were transported from one system to another, it might lead to duplicates if the same namespace was already present in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (like EHS_SEARCH or EHS_ADMIN) and check the entries for the namespace in question.
  Look for any duplicate entries and remove or correct them.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you find that the configuration is incorrect, you may need to adjust the settings to ensure that each namespace is unique.
  Ensure that the naming conventions used for namespaces are consistent and do not overlap.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that the transport did not inadvertently create duplicates.
  You may need to manually adjust the configurations in the target system to resolve the conflict.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP Notes for specific guidance on managing namespaces in SAP ESH.
  
  
  
  System Restart: 
  
  In some cases, a system restart or a refresh of the search index may help resolve transient issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to ESH and this specific error message. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EHS_SEARCH, EHS_ADMIN, or SE11 (for table checks) to manage and troubleshoot search configurations.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for additional context around the error, which may provide insights into what triggered the duplicate key issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.