How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP177 - Key of system 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: 177

• Message text: Key of system description is not fully specified

What causes this issue?

The key of a system description consists of the fields <LS>Connection
GUID</> 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP177 - Key of system description is not fully specified ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP177 indicates that there is an issue with the system description key not being fully specified 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 process an object model that requires a complete key specification, but the provided key is incomplete or missing certain components.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Key Specification: The key used to identify the system description is not fully specified. This could be due to missing parameters or incorrect formatting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the Enterprise Search or Object Model settings, leading to incomplete or incorrect entries.
  Data Inconsistencies: There might be inconsistencies in the data stored in the system, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings for the Enterprise Search or Object Model.
  Ensure that all required fields for the system description key are filled out correctly.
  Verify that the key format adheres to the expected structure.
  
  
  
  Review Object Model Settings:
  
  Navigate to the Object Model settings in the SAP system.
  Ensure that all necessary components of the object model are defined and correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the underlying data in the relevant tables (e.g., ESH_* tables) to ensure that all necessary entries exist and are complete.
  Look for any missing or incomplete records that could be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Update the Object Model:
  
  If the issue persists, consider recreating or updating the object model to ensure that all keys and descriptions are correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ESH_COCKPIT or EHS_OBJ_MODEL to access the relevant configuration areas.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more insight into the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP177 error in your SAP system.