How To Fix ESH_SEARCH400 - Ranking weight &1 in template ID &2 request &3 attr ID &4 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Ranking weight &1 in template ID &2 request &3 attr ID &4 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The value for the attribute "RankingRelevancy" is not valid.

How to fix this error?

Valid values are "High", "Medium" or "Low".

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH400 - Ranking weight &1 in template ID &2 request &3 attr ID &4 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH400 indicates that there is an issue with the ranking weight configuration in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) system. Specifically, it suggests that a ranking weight defined in a search template is not recognized or does not exist.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The ranking weight specified in the search template may not have been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Template ID: The template ID referenced in the error message may be incorrect or not properly configured.
  Deleted or Inactive Attributes: The attribute ID mentioned in the error may refer to an attribute that has been deleted or is currently inactive.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that led to missing or incomplete data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Ranking Weights: Verify that the ranking weight specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in the SAP ESH administration.
  Review Template Configuration: Check the configuration of the search template (ID mentioned in the error) to ensure that all attributes and ranking weights are correctly defined.
  Validate Attribute IDs: Ensure that the attribute ID mentioned in the error message is valid and active. If it has been deleted or is inactive, you may need to update the template to remove or replace it.
  Reconfigure or Create Missing Weights: If the ranking weight does not exist, you may need to create it or reconfigure the existing weights to include the necessary attributes.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to ESH and ranking weights for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for documentation on configuring SAP ESH and managing search templates.
  Community Forums: Engage with the SAP Community or forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.