How To Fix ESH_SEARCH317 - Export software comp. &1: Duplicate key for object type &2, category &3

ESH_SEARCH317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Export software comp. &1: Duplicate key for object type &2, category &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH317 - Export software comp. &1: Duplicate key for object type &2, category &3 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH317 indicates that there is a duplicate key issue when trying to export a software component. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) or when dealing with software component management in SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system encounters a duplicate key for a specific object type and category during the export process. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be multiple entries in the database for the same object type and category, which violates the uniqueness constraint.
  Data Corruption: The data in the system may be corrupted or improperly configured, leading to duplicate keys.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the software component or the search system can lead to this error.
  Concurrent Processes: If multiple processes are trying to export or modify the same data simultaneously, it can result in conflicts and duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the