How To Fix ESH_SEARCH274 - At least one business or one technical template needed for import

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 274

• Message text: At least one business or one technical template needed for import

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH274 - At least one business or one technical template needed for import ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH274 indicates that there is an issue with the import of search templates in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. Specifically, it means that at least one business template or one technical template is required for the import process to proceed.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Templates: The import process is being executed without any valid business or technical templates being defined or available in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the search settings or the templates may not have been properly created or activated.
  Incorrect Import Process: The import process may not be correctly set up to include the necessary templates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Templates:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area in SAP where business and technical templates are defined.
  Ensure that at least one business template and one technical template exist.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Templates:
  
  If no templates are available, you will need to create them. This can typically be done through the SAP GUI or the relevant configuration transaction.
  If templates exist but are not active, ensure they are activated.
  
  
  
  Review Import Settings:
  
  Verify that the import settings are correctly configured to include the necessary templates.
  Check if the import file or source is correctly pointing to the templates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Enterprise Search to understand the requirements for templates and the import process.
  Look for any specific notes or guidelines related to the version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Check for System Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as there may be bug fixes related to template handling.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, attempt the import process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the ESH_SEARCH274 error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring and managing templates in SAP Enterprise Search.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.