How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP218 - Node is referenced in NRF navigation path &1, step &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Node is referenced in NRF navigation path &1, step &2

What causes this issue?

The node is referenced in step &v2& of navigation path &v1& and used to
assign response fields to node fields.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP218 - Node is referenced in NRF navigation path &1, step &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP218 indicates that there is an issue with the navigation path in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework. Specifically, it suggests that a node is referenced in the navigation path but is not properly defined or is missing in the object model.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Node Definition: The node referenced in the navigation path may not be defined in the object model.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the navigation path or the object model.
  Transport Issues: If the object model or navigation path was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the navigation path relies on.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Node Definition: Verify that the node referenced in the error message is correctly defined in the object model. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in the SAP system.
  Review Navigation Path: Check the navigation path configuration to ensure that all nodes are correctly referenced and that there are no typos or misconfigurations.
  Rebuild Object Model: If the object model is corrupted or not properly defined, consider rebuilding it. This can often resolve issues related to missing or incorrectly defined nodes.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as this can sometimes resolve underlying issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the ESH framework and this specific error message.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the object model and navigation paths.
  Logs and Traces: Review application logs (transaction SLG1) and traces to gather more context about the error and its occurrence.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.