How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP159 - Key of data provider filter description is not fully specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 159

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

What causes this issue?

The key of a data provider filter description consists of the fields
<LS>Data Provider</>, <LS>Filter</>, and <LS>Language</>. 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_REP159 - Key of data provider filter description is not fully specified ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP159 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a data provider filter in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. Specifically, the error states that the "key of data provider filter description is not fully specified," which means that the system is expecting a complete key or identifier for a filter that is not being provided.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Filter Configuration: The filter configuration for a data provider may be incomplete or missing required parameters.
  Missing or Incorrect Key: The key that identifies the filter may not be correctly specified in the configuration.
  Data Provider Issues: The data provider itself may not be properly set up or may have issues that prevent it from functioning correctly.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or the underlying data structure, it may lead to inconsistencies in the filter definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Filter Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the data provider in the SAP ESH administration.
  Ensure that all required fields and keys for the filter are correctly specified and complete.
  
  
  
  Review Data Provider Settings:
  
  Verify that the data provider is correctly configured and active.
  Check for any recent changes that may have affected the data provider's configuration.
  
  
  
  Update or Correct Keys:
  
  If you identify any missing or incorrect keys in the filter configuration, update them to ensure they are fully specified.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  Use the search functionality to verify that the filters are working as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and data provider configuration for additional guidance on setting up filters correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes or Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP ESH Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search to understand the configuration and management of data providers and filters.
  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 troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP159 error message.