How To Fix ESH_SEARCH271 - Category &1 does not exist

ESH_SEARCH271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Category &1 does not exist

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ESH_SEARCH271 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH271 with the description "Category &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when a search category that is being referenced is not found in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect references.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Category: The category specified in the search query does not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The search categories may not have been properly configured or activated in the SAP ESH settings.
  Data Synchronization: The data source for the search may not be synchronized, leading to missing categories.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified category.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the category name being referenced.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Category Existence:
  
  Check the configuration of the search categories in the SAP ESH settings. Ensure that the category you are trying to access is defined