How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP359 - Category &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Category &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP359 - Category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP359 with the description "Category &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP Information Retrieval framework. This error indicates that the system is trying to access or reference a category that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Category Definition: The category specified in the error message (represented by &1) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the search model or the object model that references this category.
  Data Consistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data or metadata that lead to the system being unable to find the specified category.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the category may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Category Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in