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 SAP (e.g., the SAP NetWeaver Administrator or the relevant transaction for managing categories).
  Verify if the category specified in the error message exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create the Missing Category:
  
  If the category is indeed missing, create it using the appropriate transaction or configuration tool. Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Object Model Configuration:
  
  Check the object model configuration to ensure that it correctly references the existing categories. Make any necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the data and metadata to ensure that there are no discrepancies that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects, including categories, were transported correctly. If not, you may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  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: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check for the existence of the category.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.