How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP071 - Control field &1/&2/&3 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Control field &1/&2/&3 already exists

What causes this issue?

The control field already exists for:
Object type: &v1&
Node: &v2&
Node field: &v3&

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP071 - Control field &1/&2/&3 already exists ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP071 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an object model representation in the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework, but a control field with the specified identifiers already exists. This typically occurs when there is a conflict in the object model definitions, such as trying to define a control field that has already been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Definition: The most common cause of this error is that the control field you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new control field with the same name or identifier as an existing one.
  There is a misconfiguration or a mistake in the object model setup.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting changes from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might be conflicts if the same control field exists in both systems.
  
  
  System Configuration: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect system configuration or inconsistencies in the object model.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Control Fields: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check if the control field already exists in the system.
  Look for the control field using the identifiers provided in the error message (&1, &2, &3).
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Control Field: 
  
  If you find that the control field already exists and is not needed, consider deleting it or modifying it as necessary.
  If the existing control field is required, you may need to adjust your new definition to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Review Object Model Configuration: 
  
  Ensure that your object model configuration is correct and does not contain any duplicate entries.
  Check the relevant customizing settings in the ESH configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  If the issue is related to transport, ensure that the transport requests are correctly managed and that there are no conflicts between the source and target systems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the ESH framework for any specific guidelines or known issues regarding control fields.
  
  
  
  SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE80, SE37 (for function modules), and SE38 (for report execution) to help diagnose and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ESH and the specific error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.