How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP288 - Key of control field is not fully specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Key of control field is not fully specified

What causes this issue?

The key for an authorization control field consists of the fields
<LS>Object Type</>, <LS>Node</><(>,<)><LS> Authorization Check</>,
<LS>Referenced Object Type</>, <LS>Referenced Node</><(>,<)> and
<LS>Referenced Field</>. At least one of these fields is not specified.

System Response

The key 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP288 - Key of control field is not fully specified ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP288 with the description "Key of control field is not fully specified" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP Business Suite when there is an issue with the configuration of the object model or the data being processed.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incomplete Key Specification: The key fields required for a specific object model are not fully specified. This means that one or more key fields that are necessary for identifying a record in the database are missing or not properly defined.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the object model in the SAP system, such as missing or incorrectly defined control fields.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have integrity issues, such as missing values in key fields that are required for the operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the object model in question.
  Ensure that all required key fields are defined and correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Check the data being processed to ensure that all necessary key fields are populated.
  If you are working with a specific dataset, verify that the records have complete and valid key values.
  
  
  
  Adjust Control Fields:
  
  If the error is related to control fields, review the settings for these fields in the object model configuration.
  Make sure that the control fields are correctly defined and that their values are being populated as expected.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to identify where the key specification is failing.
  Look for any custom code or enhancements that might be affecting the object model processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object model you are working with for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with details about the error, the context in which it occurs, and any relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific object model you are working with. SAP frequently updates their knowledge base with solutions to common issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) to help you navigate the configuration and debugging process.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or discussion groups where other users may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP288.