How To Fix ST834 - Invalid synonym and term must not be identical

ST834 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 834

• Message text: Invalid synonym and term must not be identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST834 - Invalid synonym and term must not be identical ?

  The SAP error message ST834, which states "Invalid synonym and term must not be identical," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Text Management or SAP Search functionality. This error indicates that there is an issue with the synonyms defined for a term in the system. Specifically, it means that a synonym has been defined that is identical to the term itself, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Identical Synonym and Term: The most common cause of this error is that a synonym has been created that is exactly the same as the term it is supposed to represent. For example, if you have a term "SAP" and you try to create a synonym "SAP" for it, this will trigger the error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the text management or search settings that lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when defining terms and synonyms