How To Fix ESH_SEARCH255 - Duplicate key for template &1, request &2, attribute group &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Duplicate key for template &1, request &2, attribute group &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH255 - Duplicate key for template &1, request &2, attribute group &3 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH255 indicates that there is a duplicate key issue related to a search template in the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. This error typically arises when there are conflicting entries in the search configuration, particularly concerning the template, request, or attribute group specified in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The error is often caused by having multiple entries in the search configuration that share the same key attributes (template, request, or attribute group).
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the search templates or attribute groups defined in the system.
  Data Consistency: If the data in the underlying database or the configuration tables is not consistent, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the search templates, requests, and attribute groups in the ESH configuration. Ensure that there are no duplicate entries for the specified keys.
  
  Navigate to the ESH configuration in the SAP system (transaction code: ESH_COCKPIT).
  Look for the specific template, request, and attribute group mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates: If you find duplicate entries, remove or consolidate them to ensure that each key is unique.
  
  
  Rebuild Index: After making changes to the configuration, it may be necessary to rebuild the search index to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  You can do this through the ESH Cockpit or relevant transaction codes for index management.
  
  
  
  Check Logs: Review the application logs (transaction code: SLG1) for any additional information or related errors that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Enterprise Search for any specific guidelines or known issues that might pertain to your version of SAP.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and removing duplicates, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ESH_COCKPIT for managing ESH configurations and SLG1 for viewing logs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Version Specifics: Be aware that the behavior and configuration options may vary depending on the version of SAP you are using, so ensure that you are consulting the correct resources for your version.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_SEARCH255 error and ensure that your search configuration is functioning correctly.