How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP336 - UI area is referenced in object type &1, node &2, resp. field &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 336

• Message text: UI area is referenced in object type &1, node &2, resp. field &3

What causes this issue?

UI area is used in the following response field:
Object type: &v1&
Node: &v2&
Field: &v3&

System Response

You cannot delete the UI area.

How to fix this error?

Remove the assignment to the response field before deleting the UI area.

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_REP336 - UI area is referenced in object type &1, node &2, resp. field &3 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP336 typically indicates an issue related to the Object Model in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework. This error message suggests that there is a problem with the UI area being referenced in a specific object type, node, or field.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Configuration Issues: The UI area may not be properly configured or may be missing in the object model.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data model or the metadata definitions that are causing the reference to fail.
  Missing or Incorrect Object Type: The object type, node, or field referenced in the error may not exist or may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, there may be missing components or dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration of the object model in the SAP ESH settings. Ensure that the UI area is correctly defined and associated with the object type, node, and field mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review Object Types and Nodes:
  
  Check the object types and nodes in the ESH configuration to ensure they are correctly defined and that the references are valid.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the object model to identify any inconsistencies or missing elements. This can often be done through transaction codes related to ESH configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport missing components.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the code execution path that leads to this error to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP ESH you are using. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance. Provide them with the error details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ESH_COCKPIT for managing the Enterprise Search configuration.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ESH and the specific error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP336 error in your SAP system.