How To Fix ESH_SEARCH232 - Inconsistent ord. relation references relation &1: No step with number 1

ESH_SEARCH232 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 232

• Message text: Inconsistent ord. relation references relation &1: No step with number 1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH232 - Inconsistent ord. relation references relation &1: No step with number 1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH232 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the order relation references for a specific relation in the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. The message specifically states that there is "No step with number 1," which suggests that the system is trying to reference a step in a process or configuration that does not exist or is not properly defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The error often arises when the configuration for the search or the order relation is incomplete or missing. This could be due to a misconfiguration in the search connector or the search model.
  Corrupted or Incomplete Data: If the data related to the search configuration has been corrupted or not fully loaded, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  Changes in the System: If there have been recent changes to the system, such as updates or modifications to the search model or related components, it may lead to this error