How To Fix ESH_SEARCH260 - Template &1 request &2 attribute group &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Template &1 request &2 attribute group &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH260 - Template &1 request &2 attribute group &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH260 indicates that a specific template request, attribute group, or configuration is not found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Search, where templates and attribute groups are used to define search behavior and results.
  Cause:
  
  
  Non-existent Template or Attribute Group: The specified template (&1), request (&2), or attribute group (&3) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The template or attribute group was deleted or not created.
  There is a typo in the name of the template or attribute group.
  The template or attribute group is not activated or is in a different client.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The search configuration may not be properly set up, leading to the inability to find the specified template or attribute group.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the template or attribute group was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Existence: Check if the template, request, and attribute group actually exist in the system. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like EHS_SEARCH or EHS_SEARCH_ADMIN).
  Searching for the template or attribute group by name.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors: Ensure that there are no typos in the names of the template, request, or attribute group in your configuration or search query.
  
  
  Recreate Missing Objects: If the template or attribute group does not exist, you may need to create it again. Follow the standard procedures for creating templates and attribute groups in SAP.
  
  
  Check Activation: Ensure that the template and attribute group are activated. Sometimes, newly created objects need to be activated before they can be used.
  
  
  Review Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the objects were transported correctly and that there were no errors during the transport process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up and managing search templates and attribute groups.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message ESH_SEARCH260.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.