How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP156 - Key of data provider field is not fully specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Key of data provider field is not fully specified

What causes this issue?

The key of a data provider field consists of the fields <LS>Data
Provider</> and <LS>Field</>. At least one of these fields is not
specified.

System Response

The key is invalid.

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_REP156 - Key of data provider field is not fully specified ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP156 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a data provider in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. Specifically, the error message states that the "key of data provider field is not fully specified." This typically means that the system is expecting a complete key specification for a data provider field, but it is either missing or incomplete.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Configuration: The data provider field may not have been fully configured in the system. This could be due to missing parameters or settings that are required for the data provider to function correctly.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be an issue with how the fields are mapped in the data provider configuration, leading to incomplete key specifications.
  Data Model Issues: The underlying data model may not be correctly defined, which can lead to issues in how data is retrieved and represented.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Provider Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP ESH configuration settings and review the data provider settings.
  Ensure that all required fields are fully specified, including keys and any other necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Field Mapping:
  
  Verify that the fields in the data provider are correctly mapped to the corresponding fields in the underlying data model.
  Make sure that all key fields are included and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Model:
  
  Check the data model associated with the data provider to ensure that it is correctly defined and that all necessary keys are present.
  If there are any inconsistencies, correct them in the data model.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Index:
  
  After making changes to the configuration or data model, it may be necessary to rebuild the search index to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and data provider configuration for specific guidelines and best practices.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Updates:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or updates related to this error message, as there may be patches or fixes available that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP ESH Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search to understand the configuration and setup of data providers.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP156 error message.