How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP013 - Data provider &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Data provider &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Data provider &V1& does not exist.

System Response

You cannot use this data provider.

How to fix this error?

Import the data provider from a backend system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP013 - Data provider &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP013 indicates that a specified data provider does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or when working with the SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (BW) and can be related to various components of the SAP landscape.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Data Provider: The data provider specified in the query or configuration does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the name or the data provider not being created or activated.
  Transport Issues: If the data provider was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data provider, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the data provider, such as incorrect settings in the data source or the search model.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Data Provider Name: Check the name of the data provider in your configuration or query. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the name in the system.
  Check Data Provider Existence: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., Esh_om_data_provider or similar) to see if the data provider is listed. If it is not, you may need to create it or activate it.
  Transport Validation: If the data provider was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that all necessary objects were included.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data provider. You may need to check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the data provider and ensure that all required settings are correctly configured.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search or the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for data providers.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.