How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP050 - Field text in language &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Field text in language &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP050 - Field text in language &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP050 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a field text in a specific language that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or Object Model, where field texts are used to provide descriptions or labels for various fields in different languages.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Entry: You are trying to create a field text for a specific language that already has an existing entry in the system.
  Data Migration or Upload: If you are importing data or migrating from another system, there may be conflicts with existing entries.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings that allow for duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or table where field texts are maintained (e.g., SE11 for data dictionary or SE78 for SAPscript).
  Look for existing entries for the field text in the specified language. If an entry already exists, you may need to modify or delete it instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Entry:
  
  If you find that the field text already exists, you can modify the existing entry to update the text as needed.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Entry:
  
  If the existing entry is not needed, you can delete it to allow for the new entry to be created.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Upload Issues:
  
  If this error occurs during a data upload or migration, ensure that your data does not contain duplicates for the field texts in the specified language.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for maintaining field texts.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects critical business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAPscript), or others that may be relevant to your specific SAP environment.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling field texts.
  Language Settings: Ensure that your language settings in the SAP system are correctly configured, as this can sometimes lead to confusion with field texts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.