How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP059 - Software component &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Software component &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP059 - Software component &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP059 indicates that there is an attempt to create or register an object model representation (OMR) in the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework, but an object with the same identifier already exists in the system. This can occur during the configuration of the Enterprise Search or when trying to register a new object model.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Registration: The most common cause is that the object model representation you are trying to create has already been registered in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings that lead to the system not recognizing that the object model representation already exists.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting configurations from one system to another, it is possible that the object model representation was already transported and exists in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Object Models: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (like Esh_OM or similar) to check the list of existing object model representations. Look for the one that matches the identifier you are trying to create.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Entry:
  
  If you find that the object model representation already exists and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing entry instead of creating a new one.
  If the existing entry is no longer needed, you can delete it before attempting to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If this issue arises after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that the object model representation was not inadvertently included in multiple transports.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and Object Model Representations to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for creating and managing these objects.
  
  
  
  Check for System Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or use transaction codes like SE11 or SE80 to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the database that could be causing this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to Enterprise Search and object model representations for any known issues or patches that might address this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP059 and successfully manage your object model representations in SAP.