How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP235 - Field is referenced in object type &1, node &2, rel. request &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 235

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

What causes this issue?

The request field is used in the definition of the related request:
Object type: &v1&
Node: &v2&
Related request: &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_REP235 - Field is referenced in object type &1, node &2, rel. request &3 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP235 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the object model in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. This error message suggests that a field is being referenced in a specific object type, node, and release request, but there is a problem with that reference.
  Cause:
  
  Field Reference Issue: The field mentioned in the error message is likely not correctly defined or is missing in the object type or node specified.
  Transport Request Issues: The error may occur if there are inconsistencies in the transport requests, such as missing objects or fields that were not properly transported.
  Model Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the object model or the search model that is causing the field to be incorrectly referenced.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the object model, the field may exist in one version but not in another.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP ESH configuration and verify the object model settings. Ensure that the field is correctly defined in the object type and node.
  If necessary, update the object model to include the missing field.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Review:
  
  Check the transport request mentioned in the error message. Ensure that all necessary objects and fields are included in the transport.
  If the transport request is incomplete, you may need to re-transport the missing objects or fields.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the object model to identify any discrepancies. This can often be done through transaction codes related to ESH configuration.
  Use transaction SE11 to check the data dictionary for the field and ensure it exists.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the Index:
  
  If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the search index. This can help resolve issues related to outdated or inconsistent data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ESH_COCKPIT for managing the Enterprise Search configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP235 for any known issues or fixes.
  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 the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.