How To Fix ESH_SEARCH248 - Duplicate key for authorization check with criteria ID &1

ESH_SEARCH248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Duplicate key for authorization check with criteria ID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH248 - Duplicate key for authorization check with criteria ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH248 indicates that there is a duplicate key for an authorization check related to the Enterprise Search (ESH) functionality. This typically occurs when the system encounters multiple entries that match the same criteria ID during an authorization check, which can lead to confusion in determining the correct authorization for the user.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is the presence of duplicate entries in the authorization objects or criteria that are being checked.
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the authorization settings or criteria definitions can lead to conflicts.
  Data Consistency Issues: Inconsistencies in the underlying data or metadata that the search is trying to access can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Review the authorization objects and criteria definitions in the system to identify any duplicates. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or using transaction codes like SU01 or SU21.
  Ensure that each authorization object