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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 the error message.
  Identify and remove or consolidate duplicate entries as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the ESH configuration settings and review the templates and attribute groups. Ensure that there are no conflicting configurations that could lead to duplicates.
  If necessary, adjust the configuration to ensure that each template and attribute group has a unique key.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Index:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the search index. This can help resolve inconsistencies in the search data.
  Use transaction ESH_INDEX to manage and rebuild the index.
  
  
  
  Check Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the language settings for the templates and attribute groups are correctly configured. Sometimes, duplicates can occur due to language-specific entries.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE16, and ESH_INDEX for data inspection and index management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Enterprise Search and template management for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ESH_SEARCH258 error in your SAP system.