How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP228 - Field is referenced in relation ID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Field is referenced in relation ID &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP228 - Field is referenced in relation ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP228 typically indicates that a field is referenced in a relation ID, but there is an issue with that reference. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA, where object models and relationships between different data entities are defined.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Field Not Defined: The field referenced in the relation ID may not be defined in the object model.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the object model or the relationship definitions.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model (like adding or removing fields) that are not reflected in the object model can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the object model was transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies in the definitions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (like Esh_om or similar) to check the object model configuration.
  Verify that the field referenced in the relation ID is correctly defined in the object model.
  
  
  
  Review Relation Definitions:
  
  Check the relation ID mentioned in the error message and ensure that it is correctly configured.
  Make sure that all fields referenced in the relation are valid and exist in the object model.
  
  
  
  Update Object Model:
  
  If there have been changes to the underlying data model, update the object model accordingly.
  You may need to regenerate or re-activate the object model to reflect the changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects and dependencies were transported correctly.
  Check for any missing components or inconsistencies in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as Esh_om for object model management.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or patches.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for discussions related to similar issues, as other users may have encountered and resolved the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP228 error in your SAP system.