How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP250 - Data type is used in object type &1, node &2, request &3, field &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 250

• Message text: Data type is used in object type &1, node &2, request &3, field &4

What causes this issue?

The data type is used as a text data type to carry field texts for the
request field:
Object type: &v1&
Node: &v2&
Request: &v3&
Request field: &v4&

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

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_REP250 - Data type is used in object type &1, node &2, request &3, field &4 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP250 indicates that there is an issue with the data type being used in a specific object type, node, request, and field within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) framework, where object models are defined and managed.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Inconsistent Data Types: The data type defined for a field in the object model does not match the expected data type for that field. This can happen if there have been changes to the data model or if the data type was incorrectly defined.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the object model or the search configuration that leads to the use of an invalid or unsupported data type.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may be inconsistencies in the object model definitions.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom fields or object types that have been developed, they may not adhere to the expected data types defined in the standard SAP object model.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., Esh_om or Esh_om_model) to review the object model configuration.
  Verify that the data types for the fields in question are correctly defined and consistent with the expected types.
  
  
  
  Review Data Type Definitions:
  
  Check the data type definitions in the ABAP Dictionary (transaction SE11) to ensure that they are correctly defined and compatible with the object model.
  
  
  
  Adjust Custom Developments:
  
  If there are custom fields or object types, review the code and ensure that the data types used are compatible with the standard SAP data types.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or adjust the configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the object model to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and Object Model Management for detailed information on configuration and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and you have a support contract, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP250 error in your SAP system.