How To Fix ESH_SEARCH270 - Template &1, request &2, attribute &3, common attribute &4 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 270

• Message text: Template &1, request &2, attribute &3, common attribute &4 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH270 - Template &1, request &2, attribute &3, common attribute &4 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH270 indicates that there is an issue with a search template in the Enterprise Search (ESH) component of SAP. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a specified template, request, or attribute that is referenced in the search configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Template or Request: The specified search template or request does not exist in the system. This could be due to deletion or incorrect configuration.
  Incorrect Attribute: The attribute specified in the search configuration may not be defined or may have been removed.
  Common Attribute Issues: The common attribute referenced may not exist or may not be correctly linked to the search template.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Template and Request: Check if the template &1 and request &2 exist in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in the SAP GUI.
  Check Attributes: Ensure that the attribute &3 and common attribute &4 are correctly defined in the system. You may need to create or reconfigure these attributes if they are missing.
  Recreate Missing Objects: If any of the mentioned objects are missing, recreate them as necessary.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  Check Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the search template and its attributes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Enterprise Search for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ESH_COCKPIT to access the Enterprise Search cockpit and manage search configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces for more detailed error messages that could provide further insight into the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.