How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP008 - There must be exactly one root node

ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 008

• Message text: There must be exactly one root node

What causes this issue?

Each object must have exactly one root node.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP008 - There must be exactly one root node ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP008 indicates that there is an issue with the object model representation in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework. Specifically, the error states that there must be exactly one root node in the object model, but the system has detected either none or multiple root nodes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The object model may be incorrectly configured, leading to multiple root nodes being defined or no root node at all.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that define the object model, causing the system to misinterpret the structure.
  Changes in Object Model: If there have been recent changes to the object model (e.g., adding or removing nodes), it may not have been updated correctly in the system.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the object model, they may not adhere to the expected structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the