How To Fix ESH_SEARCH311 - Export software comp. &1: Common attribute ID &2 does not exist

ESH_SEARCH311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Export software comp. &1: Common attribute ID &2 does not exist

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH311 - Export software comp. &1: Common attribute ID &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH311 indicates that there is an issue related to the export of a software component, specifically that a common attribute ID does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Search, where the system is trying to access or export a common attribute that has not been defined or is not available in the current context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Common Attribute: The common attribute ID referenced in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an incomplete setup of the search model.
  Incorrect Configuration: The search model or the software component may not be properly configured to include the necessary attributes.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the underlying database, it may have resulted in the removal or renaming of the common attribute.
  Version Mismatch: There may