How To Fix ESH_SEARCH258 - Duplicate key for template &1, response, attribute group &2 language &3

ESH_SEARCH258 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 258

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH258 - Duplicate key for template &1, response, attribute group &2 language &3 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH258 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 multiple entries in the system that share the same key for a specific template, response, or attribute group in a particular language.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is the existence of duplicate entries in the database for the specified template, response, or attribute group.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the search templates or attribute groups can lead to conflicts and duplicates.
  Data Consistency Issues: If there have been recent changes or updates to the data model or search configuration, inconsistencies may arise, leading to duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant tables for duplicate entries. Look for the specific template, response, and attribute group mentioned in