How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP248 - Data type is text data type in object type &1, node &2, node field &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Data type is text data type in object type &1, node &2, node field &3

What causes this issue?

The data type is used as a text data type to carry field texts for the
node field:
Object type: &v1&
Node: &v2&
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_REP248 - Data type is text data type in object type &1, node &2, node field &3 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP248 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a field in the object model. Specifically, it states that the data type is a text data type for a particular object type, node, and node field. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP HANA Search framework.
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Mismatch: The error usually occurs when the system expects a different data type (e.g., a numeric or date type) but encounters a text data type instead.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the object model or the way the data is being indexed or processed.
  Inconsistent Metadata: The metadata definitions for the object type may not align with the actual data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Model Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the object model in the SAP system. Ensure that the data types defined for the fields in the object type are correct and consistent with the actual data being used.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Types:
  
  If the field is indeed supposed to be a text data type, ensure that any processing or indexing logic that interacts with this field is designed to handle text data types appropriately.
  If the field should not be a text data type, consider changing the data type in the object model configuration.
  
  
  
  Re-indexing:
  
  After making any changes to the object model or data types, you may need to re-index the data to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as this may resolve known issues related to object model configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific version you are using to understand the expected configurations and data types for the object model.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider enabling debugging or logging to capture more detailed information about the error, which can help in diagnosing the root cause.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to the error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP248.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Help Portal: Utilize the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Enterprise Search and object model configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.