How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP196 - System group &1 is reserved for SAP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 196

• Message text: System group &1 is reserved for SAP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP196 - System group &1 is reserved for SAP ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP196 indicates that a specific system group is reserved for SAP and cannot be used for custom or user-defined purposes. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or Object Model, where certain system groups are predefined and protected to maintain system integrity and functionality.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user or developer attempts to create or modify a system group that is reserved for SAP. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Attempting to create a new object model or repository that uses a reserved system group.
  Modifying an existing configuration that inadvertently references a reserved group.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Reserved Group: Check the documentation or the SAP system to identify which system group is causing the issue. The error message should provide the name of the group (represented as &1).
  
  
  Use a Different Group: Instead of