How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP309 - Object types &1 and &2 have the same description in language &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 309

• Message text: Object types &1 and &2 have the same description in language &3

What causes this issue?

The object types &v1& and &v2& have the same description in language
&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?

This may cause problems because the object types cannot be distinguished
by their description.

Procedure for System Administrators

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_REP309 - Object types &1 and &2 have the same description in language &3 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP309 indicates that there is a conflict in the object types within the SAP system. Specifically, it means that two different object types have been assigned the same description in a particular language. This can lead to confusion in the system, as it may not be clear which object type is being referred to when the description is used.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Descriptions: The primary cause of this error is that two object types have been defined with identical descriptions in the same language. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual entry errors during the creation of object types.
  Data migration issues where descriptions were not properly validated.
  Custom developments or modifications that inadvertently created duplicates.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Object Types: Check the error message for the specific object types (&1 and &2) and the language code (&3) that are causing the conflict.
  
  
  Review Object Type Definitions:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (such as SE11 for Data Dictionary or SE80 for Object Navigator) to review the definitions of the object types.
  Look for the descriptions assigned to these object types in the specified language.
  
  
  
  Modify Descriptions:
  
  Change one of the descriptions to ensure that both object types have unique descriptions in the specified language.
  Ensure that the new description is meaningful and does not conflict with other existing descriptions.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes: If you are working in a development environment, make sure to transport the changes to the appropriate systems (e.g., quality assurance, production) as needed.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the changes, test the relevant functionality in the system to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE80, or SE37 (for function modules) to navigate and make changes to object types.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidelines on managing object types and descriptions.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP309 error and prevent similar issues in the future.