Unable to Create the Search Context Error

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Symptoms

You have recently upgraded to Coveo for Sitecore 5 and get the following error when trying to view a Coveo-powered search page in the Sitecore Experience Editor.

Errors:
Unable to create the search context. Please check diagnostic page for more info.
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Search is currently unavailable
If the problem persists contact the administrator.
Unable Create Search Context | Coveo for Sitecore 5

Cause

The search page you’re trying to view was built using Coveo Legacy Search UI Framework items. Coveo for Sitecore 5 supports Coveo Hive Search UI Framework items only.

Resolution

Please refer to the Coveo for Sitecore 5 upgrade documentation section for instructions on how to move from the Coveo Legacy Framework to the Coveo Hive Framework.