How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP221 - Field is referenced in object type &1, node &2, resp. field &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Field is referenced in object type &1, node &2, resp. field &3

What causes this issue?

The field is referenced in the following response field:
Object type: &V1&
Node: &V2&
Response field: &V3&

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_REP221 - Field is referenced in object type &1, node &2, resp. field &3 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP221 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the object model in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework. This error occurs when a field is referenced in an object type, but there is a problem with its configuration or definition.
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition Issues: The field referenced in the error message may not be properly defined in the object model. This could be due to missing or incorrect metadata.
  Object Type Configuration: The object type itself may not be correctly configured to include the specified field.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model or object types, it may lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  Transport Issues: If the object model was transported from one system to another, there may be discrepancies in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Verify that the field mentioned in the error message is correctly defined in the object model. Ensure that it exists and is properly configured.
  Review Object Type Configuration: Go to the object type configuration in the SAP ESH and ensure that the field is included and correctly mapped.
  Rebuild the Object Model: If there have been changes, consider rebuilding the object model to ensure that all references are updated. This can often resolve inconsistencies.
  Check Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type and field to ensure compliance with best practices.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the field definitions and SE80 (Object Navigator) to review the object types.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.