How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP173 - System group &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 173

• Message text: System group &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP173 - System group &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP173 indicates that a specified system group does not exist in the context of the Enterprise Search (ESH) or Object Model (OM) configuration. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access or reference a system group that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent System Group: The system group referenced in the error message is not defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the Enterprise Search or Object Model settings.
  Transport Issues: If the system group was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the system group.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Group Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., EHS_SG or similar) to verify if the system group exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct