How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP160 - Definition of data provider &1, fitler &2:

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Definition of data provider &1, fitler &2:

What causes this issue?

Definition of:
Data provider: &v1&
Filter: &v2&

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_REP160 - Definition of data provider &1, fitler &2: ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP160 typically relates to issues with the definition of a data provider or filter in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Search. This error can occur when there is a problem with the configuration or setup of the data provider or filter that is being referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The data provider or filter may not be correctly configured in the system. This could be due to missing parameters, incorrect settings, or misalignment with the expected data model.
  Missing Objects: The data provider or filter referenced in the error message may not exist or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data provider or filter.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or structure that the data provider or filter relies on can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of the data provider and filter in the SAP system. Ensure that all required parameters are set correctly.
  Verify Existence: Confirm that the data provider and filter referenced in the error message exist in the system. If they do not, you may need to recreate them.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the data provider and filter.
  Check for Changes: Investigate any recent changes to the data model or related configurations that may have affected the data provider or filter.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data provider or filter for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SLG1 (Application Log) to investigate the configuration and logs related to the error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.