How To Fix ESH_SEARCH381 - Export SWC, obj.type &1: Node &2, check &3, field &4: Dupl. key for step

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Export SWC, obj.type &1: Node &2, check &3, field &4: Dupl. key for step

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH381 - Export SWC, obj.type &1: Node &2, check &3, field &4: Dupl. key for step ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH381 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Search when there is a duplication of keys in the data being processed. This error indicates that there is a conflict with the unique keys that are expected in the export of a Software Component (SWC) or during the indexing process.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Keys: The primary cause of this error is the presence of duplicate keys in the data being exported or indexed. This can happen if the data source contains multiple entries with the same key value.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the integrity of the data in the underlying database or data source, leading to duplicates.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the search settings or data model can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Check the data source for duplicate entries. You can run queries to identify records with the same key values.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to inspect the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: 
  
  Remove or consolidate duplicate entries in the data source to ensure that each key is unique.
  If duplicates are legitimate, consider modifying the key structure to include additional fields that can help differentiate the records.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings for the search model and ensure that the key fields are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the data model is set up to handle the expected data structure without conflicts.
  
  
  
  Re-indexing: 
  
  After resolving the duplicates, re-index the data to ensure that the search engine has the latest and correct data.
  You can do this through the relevant transaction codes or tools provided by SAP for managing search indexes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to ESH_SEARCH381 for specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SE16: Data Browser
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SICF: Maintain Services (for web services)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_SEARCH381 error and ensure that your SAP system is functioning correctly with respect to search functionalities.