How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP263 - There must be exactly one default request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 263

• Message text: There must be exactly one default request

What causes this issue?

There is more than one request flagged as the default request.

System Response

The entry is invalid.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entries accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP263 - There must be exactly one default request ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP263 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the default request in the context of the Enterprise Search (ESH) Object Model. Specifically, the error states that there must be exactly one default request defined, but the system has found either none or more than one.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Default Requests: There may be multiple requests marked as default in the configuration, which is not allowed.
  No Default Request: There may be no request marked as default, which is also not acceptable.
  Configuration Issues: There could be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the object model or the search configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Default Request Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in the SAP system where the ESH object model is defined.
  Look for the section that lists the requests associated with the object model.
  Ensure that there is exactly one request marked as the default request.
  
  
  
  Modify Default Request:
  
  If you find multiple requests marked as default, you will need to change the settings to ensure that only one request is set as default.
  If there is no default request, select one of the existing requests and mark it as the default.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes and exit the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the search functionality works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ESH_COCKPIT or EHS_OBJECT_MODEL to access the relevant configuration areas.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Enterprise Search and Object Model configuration for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP Basis or ESH expert.
  
  By ensuring that there is exactly one default request configured, you should be able to resolve the error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP263.