How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP162 - Target data provider &1, field &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Target data provider &1, field &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The following field of a data provider is used as a target data provider
field but does not exist:
Data provider: &v1&
Field: &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?

Use a field that exists.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP162 - Target data provider &1, field &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP162 indicates that there is an issue with a target data provider and a specific field that is expected to exist but does not. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP NetWeaver platform, where data models and providers are used to manage and retrieve data.
  Cause:
  
  Field Does Not Exist: The specified field in the target data provider is either misspelled, has been removed, or has not been defined in the data model.
  Data Provider Configuration: The configuration of the data provider may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the system not recognizing the specified field.
  Transport Issues: If the data model or provider was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing components.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the data model and the data provider, leading to incompatibility.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Verify that the field specified in the error message exists in the target data provider. You can do this by checking the data model configuration in the SAP system.
  Correct Configuration: If the field is missing or incorrectly defined, update the data provider configuration to include the correct field.
  Rebuild Index: If changes have been made to the data model or provider, consider rebuilding the index to ensure that all components are synchronized.
  Check Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of the software you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the data model and provider configurations.
  Logs and Traces: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) and traces for more detailed error messages that could provide additional context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.