How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP351 - Model type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Model type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP351 - Model type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP351 indicates that a specific model type (denoted by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA when the system is trying to access or utilize a model that has not been defined or has been incorrectly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Model Type Not Defined: The specified model type has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the object model or the search configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the model type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the model type.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes in the system, such as upgrades or patches, may have affected the availability of the model type.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Model Type Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., Esh_Mdl) to check if the model type exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure that it is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the object model in the SAP system.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the model type was supposed to be transported, verify that the transport request was completed successfully and that the model type is included.
  If not, you may need to re-transport the necessary objects.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the model type.
  You may need to consult with your security team to verify and adjust authorizations.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific model type and the error message for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as Esh_Mdl for managing models and SLG1 for viewing logs.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific model type for any known issues or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.