How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP067 - Description in language &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 067

• Message text: Description in language &2 already exists

What causes this issue?

A description for product &V1& in language &V2& already exists.

System Response

You cannot add the description.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries accordingly.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP067 - Description in language &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP067 typically indicates that there is an attempt to create an object model representation in the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework, but an object with the same name already exists in the specified language. This can occur during the configuration of the ESH or when trying to create a new object model representation.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing object model representation with the same name in the specified language.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the object model settings or an attempt to import or replicate an existing model without proper checks.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database or metadata that lead to the system not recognizing that the object already exists.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Object Models: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., ESH_COCKPIT) and check the list of existing object model representations. Look for the one that matches the name and language specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Rename or Delete: 
  
  If you find a duplicate, you can either rename the new object model representation you are trying to create or delete the existing one if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: 
  
  Review the configuration settings to ensure that you are not unintentionally trying to create a duplicate. Make sure that the naming conventions and language settings are correctly applied.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: 
  
  If this error occurs during a transport, ensure that the transport does not include objects that already exist in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Enterprise Search and object model representations for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the duplicate or resolve the conflict, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ESH_COCKPIT for managing Enterprise Search configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional context or related errors that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your object model representations in SAP Enterprise Search.