How To Fix MDG_ES_SEARCH039 - The alias '&1' is used multiple times

MDG_ES_SEARCH039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_ES_SEARCH - Messages for Enterprise Search Enablement of MDG

• Message number: 039

• Message text: The alias '&1' is used multiple times

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MDG_ES_SEARCH039 - Details

• The SAP error message MDG_ES_SEARCH039 indicates that there is a problem with the alias used in the search configuration for Master Data Governance (MDG). Specifically, it means that the alias specified is being used multiple times, which can lead to ambiguity in the search results.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Aliases: The same alias is defined for multiple fields or entities in the search configuration.
  Configuration Errors: There may be a misconfiguration in the search settings where aliases are not uniquely defined.
  Data Model Issues: The underlying data model may have been modified, leading to conflicts in alias definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Search Configuration:
  
  Go to the MDG search configuration settings.
  Review the aliases defined for the search fields.
  Ensure that each alias is unique and not reused for different fields or entities.
  
  
  
  Modify Aliases:
  
  If you find duplicate aliases, modify them to ensure that each alias is