How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP237 - Data provider is referenced in object type &1, node &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 237

• Message text: Data provider is referenced in object type &1, node &2

What causes this issue?

The data provider is used in:
Object type: &v1&
Node: &v2&

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_REP237 - Data provider is referenced in object type &1, node &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP237 indicates that there is an issue with a data provider that is referenced in a specific object type and node within the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework. This error typically arises when there is a misconfiguration or inconsistency in the object model or data provider settings.
  Cause:
  
  Data Provider Configuration: The data provider may not be correctly configured or may be missing.
  Object Type or Node Issues: The object type or node referenced in the error message may not exist or may have been deleted or modified.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata definitions for the object types and nodes.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, there may be missing dependencies or configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Provider Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP ESH configuration and verify that the data provider referenced in the error message is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the data provider is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Object Type and Node:
  
  Check the object type and node mentioned in the error message to ensure they exist and are correctly defined in the system.
  If they have been modified or deleted, you may need to recreate or adjust them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Metadata Definitions:
  
  Look into the metadata definitions for the object types and nodes to ensure they are consistent and correctly defined.
  If necessary, regenerate the metadata for the affected object types.
  
  
  
  Transport Checks:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or missing objects.
  Ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Index:
  
  Sometimes, rebuilding the search index can resolve issues related to data providers and object types. You can do this through the SAP ESH administration tools.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant SAP Notes for additional guidance on the specific error message and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP237 error in your SAP system.