How To Fix ESH_SEARCH398 - Duplicate key for template &1, response attribute &2, language &3

ESH_SEARCH398 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 398

• Message text: Duplicate key for template &1, response attribute &2, language &3

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ESH_SEARCH398 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH398 indicates that there is a duplicate key issue related to a search template in the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. This error typically arises when the system encounters multiple entries that share the same key for a specific template, response attribute, and language. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is the presence of duplicate entries in the search index or in the configuration of the search templates. This can happen if the same data is indexed multiple times or if there are conflicting configurations.
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the search template settings or response attributes can lead to conflicts that result in duplicate keys.
  Data Consistency Issues: If the underlying data source has inconsistencies or duplicates, it can lead to this error when the search tries to process the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Review the search