How To Fix ESH_SEARCH404 - RequestID &1: There are request attributes both with and without position

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_SEARCH - ESH Search

• Message number: 404

• Message text: RequestID &1: There are request attributes both with and without position

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

You have mixed request attributes with and without position numbers. As
a consequence, the sequence of them on the Search UI might be different
towhat you expect.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change the sequence, you must add positions for the
request attributes in question.
You must heed the following rules:
Request attributes without position are displayed after those with
position numbers (if there are any) in the sequence specified.
Duplicate position numbers do not result in an error, but are displayed
in the sequence specified within the complete sequence of numbers.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_SEARCH404 - RequestID &1: There are request attributes both with and without position ?

  The SAP error message ESH_SEARCH404 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when there is a conflict in the request attributes being sent to the search service. Specifically, this error indicates that there are attributes in the search request that have both positional and non-positional definitions, which leads to ambiguity in how the search should be processed.
  Cause:
  
  Mixed Attribute Definitions: The error arises when the search request includes attributes that are defined with positions (e.g., specific order or ranking) alongside attributes that are not defined with positions. This inconsistency can confuse the search engine about how to handle the attributes.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the search service or the way the search request is constructed, leading to the inclusion of both types of attributes.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or search configuration that have not been properly reflected in the search request can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Search Request: Check the search request being sent to the ESH service. Ensure that all attributes are consistently defined, either all with positions or all without positions.
  Adjust Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings for the search service, review the attribute definitions. Make sure that they are set up correctly and consistently.
  Update Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that the search configuration is updated accordingly to reflect these changes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for Enterprise Search to understand the expected structure of search requests and the definitions of attributes.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider enabling debugging or logging for the search service to get more detailed information about the request being processed and where the conflict arises.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration best practices.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  Version Compatibility: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date, as certain bugs or issues may have been resolved in later patches or versions.
  
  By addressing the inconsistencies in the attribute definitions and ensuring that the search request is properly configured, you should be able to resolve the ESH_SEARCH404 error.