How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP367 - Category &1 has to start with &2 in customer systems

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 367

• Message text: Category &1 has to start with &2 in customer systems

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP367 - Category &1 has to start with &2 in customer systems ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP367 indicates that a specific category in the system does not meet the required naming convention. The message states that the category &1 must start with &2. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or Object Model, where certain categories are expected to follow a predefined format.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a violation of the naming convention for categories in the system. This could happen due to:
  
  Manual entry of a category name that does not conform to the expected prefix.
  Data migration or import processes that introduced invalid category names.
  Custom developments or configurations that did not adhere to the naming standards.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Category: Check the error message to identify the specific category name that is causing the issue (represented by &1) and the required prefix (represented by &2).
  
  
  Modify the Category Name:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration or master data area in SAP where the category is defined.
  Change the name of the category to ensure it starts with the required prefix.
  
  
  
  Validation: After making the changes, validate the category to ensure it meets all naming conventions and does not trigger any further errors.
  
  
  Testing: Test the functionality that was previously causing the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Documentation: Document the changes made to ensure that future entries adhere to the naming conventions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error. SAP Notes often contain patches or updates that can resolve known issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Custom Development: If the error is related to custom developments, review the code to ensure that it adheres to the naming conventions and standards set by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP367 error and ensure that your category names conform to the required standards.