How To Fix ESH_SEARCH285 - Duplicate key for template &1, node &2, analytics &3, attribute &4

ESH_SEARCH285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Duplicate key for template &1, node &2, analytics &3, attribute &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH285 - Duplicate key for template &1, node &2, analytics &3, attribute &4 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH285 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, node, analytics, or attribute combination.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is the presence of duplicate entries in the database for the specified template, node, analytics, or attribute.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the search templates or nodes can lead to conflicts and duplicates.
  Data Consistency Issues: If the underlying data has not been properly maintained or cleaned, it can lead to duplicates being created inadvertently.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant tables for duplicate entries. You may need to look into tables related to the ESH configuration.
  Check the specific template, node, analytics, and attribute