How To Fix ESH_IEF_MSG077 - Migration of outdated Object Repositoty GUIDs has failed (&1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_IEF_MSG - Import/Export Framework

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Migration of outdated Object Repositoty GUIDs has failed (&1)

What causes this issue?

Update of object repository entries has failed during automatic conflict
handling (GUID switch).
A conflict for the GUID &V1& of the software component &V2& has been
detected. For software component GUIDs automatic conflict handling is
not supported.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Create a SAP support ticket for component BC-EIM-ESH.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG077 - Migration of outdated Object Repositoty GUIDs has failed (&1) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG077 indicates that the migration of outdated Object Repository GUIDs (Globally Unique Identifiers) has failed. This error typically occurs during the process of migrating data in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment, particularly when dealing with outdated or obsolete GUIDs that are no longer valid or cannot be found.
  Cause:
  
  Outdated GUIDs: The error is primarily caused by the presence of outdated or invalid GUIDs in the Object Repository that the system is trying to migrate.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries or references that are no longer valid.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP ESH or related components can lead to migration failures.
  System Upgrades or Changes: Changes in the system landscape, such as upgrades or migrations, can lead to discrepancies in GUIDs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Missing or Invalid GUIDs: Review the Object Repository for any missing or invalid GUIDs. You may need to clean up or remove outdated entries.
  Rebuild the Object Repository: If the GUIDs are significantly outdated, consider rebuilding the Object Repository. This can often resolve issues related to outdated data.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the Object Repository to identify and rectify any inconsistencies.
  Review Configuration Settings: Ensure that the configuration settings for SAP ESH are correct and aligned with the current system landscape.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on migration issues.
  Log Analysis: Analyze the logs generated during the migration process to identify specific issues or errors that may provide more context on the failure.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP ESH Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search to understand the architecture and data handling processes.
  Migration Tools: Familiarize yourself with the tools and transactions used for data migration in SAP, such as the Data Migration Workbench or specific migration programs.
  System Logs: Check transaction codes like SLG1 (Application Log) for detailed logs that may provide insights into the migration failure.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the ESH_IEF_MSG077 error message.