How To Fix ESH_SEARCH235 - Referenced template &1 of business template &2 node &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Referenced template &1 of business template &2 node &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH235 - Referenced template &1 of business template &2 node &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH235 indicates that there is a problem with a referenced template in the context of the Enterprise Search (ESH) configuration. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to find a template that is expected to be associated with a business template node.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Template: The referenced template (&1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted or not created in the first place.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the business template (&2) or the node (&3) that is trying to reference the missing template.
  Transport Issues: If the templates were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that resulted in the template not being available in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Template Existence: Verify if the referenced template (&1) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP where templates are managed.
  Recreate or Restore Template: If the template is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the business template (&2) and the node (&3) to ensure that they are correctly set up and pointing to the right templates.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Enterprise Search and templates for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ESH_COCKPIT or EHS_TEMPLATE to manage and configure templates.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.