How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP271 - You cannot delete the default request if there are other requests

ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 271

• Message text: You cannot delete the default request if there are other requests

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete the default request of a node although there are
other requests. As a node must always have a default request, this is
not possible.

System Response

You cannot delete the request.

How to fix this error?

Flag another request as the default request or delete all other requests
first.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP271 - You cannot delete the default request if there are other requests ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP271 indicates that you are trying to delete a default request in the SAP system, but the system is preventing this action because there are other requests associated with it. This is a common issue when dealing with requests in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the Enterprise Search (ESH) or Object Model.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Default Request: The request you are trying to delete is set as the default request.
  Existing Requests: There are other requests that are still active or associated with the default request, which prevents its deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Requests:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., ESH_COCKPIT or similar) and check for any active requests that are linked to the default request you are trying to delete.
  
  
  
  Change Default Request:
  
  If you need to delete the default request, you may first need to change the default setting