How To Fix ESH_SEARCH236 - Referenced template &1 of virtual template &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Referenced template &1 of virtual template &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH236 - Referenced template &1 of virtual template &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH236 indicates that there is a problem with a virtual template in the Enterprise Search (ESH) configuration. Specifically, it means that a referenced template (identified as &1) does not exist for the specified virtual template (identified as &2). This can occur in scenarios where the configuration of search templates is not set up correctly or when there are inconsistencies in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Template: The referenced template that is supposed to be linked to the virtual template is missing or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings of the virtual template or the search configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the templates were transported from one system to another, the referenced template may not have been included in the transport.
  Naming Issues: There could be a typo or naming mismatch between the virtual template and the referenced template.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Template Existence: Verify that the referenced template (identified as &1) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in the SAP system.
  Recreate Missing Template: If the referenced template is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  Review Configuration: Go through the configuration settings for the virtual template (identified as &2) to ensure that it is correctly set up and that all referenced templates are valid.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  Correct Naming: Ensure that there are no typos or discrepancies in the names of the templates. They should match exactly as expected in the configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ESH_COCKPIT or EHS_SEARCH to access the Enterprise Search configuration and templates.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Enterprise Search to understand how templates are structured and configured.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ESH_SEARCH236 error message.