How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP317 - Relation ID &1 must not be a GUID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Relation ID &1 must not be a GUID

What causes this issue?

You specified a relation ID that is a GUID. This is not possible because
GUIDs are used internally for compositions.

System Response

The ID is not valid.

How to fix this error?

Choose another ID.

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_REP317 - Relation ID &1 must not be a GUID ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP317 indicates that there is an issue with a relation ID that is being treated as a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier), but it should not be. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP HANA database when dealing with object models or relationships between objects.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Type: The relation ID being processed is expected to be in a specific format (not a GUID), but the system is receiving a GUID instead.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the object model or the way relations are defined in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: The data being processed may have integrity issues, where the relation IDs are not conforming to the expected format.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Relation ID Format: Verify the format of the relation ID being used. Ensure that it is not a GUID and conforms to the expected format for the specific context in which it is being used.
  Review Object Model Configuration: Go through the configuration of the object model in the SAP system. Ensure that all relation IDs are correctly defined and that there are no discrepancies.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being processed to ensure that all relation IDs are correct and do not contain any GUIDs where they are not supposed to.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the expected formats and configurations for relation IDs.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the GUID is being introduced and correct it at the source.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or patches.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered this issue and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.