How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP148 - Data provider is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Data provider is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP148 - Data provider is initial ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP148 with the description "Data provider is initial" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) when the system is unable to retrieve data from the specified data provider. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Data Provider Not Configured: The data provider may not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  Missing Data: The data provider might not have any data available for the search operation.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data from the provider.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that prevent the data provider from functioning correctly.
  Indexing Issues: The data might not have been indexed properly, leading to an empty or uninitialized data provider.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP ESH configuration settings and ensure that the data provider is correctly configured and activated.
  Verify that the data source is correctly defined and linked to the search model.
  
  
  
  Data Availability:
  
  Check if there is any data available in the data provider. You can do this by running relevant queries or reports to see if data exists.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data provider. You may need to check roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Re-indexing:
  
  If the data provider is supposed to have data but is still showing as initial, consider re-indexing the data. This can often resolve issues related to data not being available for search.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that might provide more context on the issue.
  
  
  
  System Health Check:
  
  Perform a general health check of the SAP system to ensure there are no underlying issues affecting the data provider.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search to understand the configuration and operational aspects of data providers.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.