How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP198 - Software component must start with &1, &2 or &3 in customer systems

ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Software component must start with &1, &2 or &3 in customer systems

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP198 - Software component must start with &1, &2 or &3 in customer systems ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP198 indicates that a software component in your SAP system does not meet the required naming conventions. Specifically, the error states that the software component must start with one of the specified prefixes (e.g., &1, &2, or &3). This is typically related to the configuration of the Enterprise Search or Object Model in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Naming Convention: The software component you are trying to use does not start with the required prefixes. This could be due to a custom development or an incorrect installation of a software component.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the system settings or in the way the software components are defined.
  Version Compatibility: The software component may not be compatible with the version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Software Component Names: Review the names of the software components in your system. Ensure that they start with the required prefixes as specified in