How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP373 - Category is parent of category &1

ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP373 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Category is parent of category &1

What causes this issue?

A category can only be deleted if it has no child categories. However
<(>,<)> this category is the parent category of &v1&.

System Response

You cannot delete the category.

How to fix this error?

Remove all child categories before deleting the category.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP373 - Category is parent of category &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP373 indicates that there is an issue related to the categorization of objects in the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. Specifically, the message states that a category is a parent of another category, which can lead to conflicts or issues in the object model representation.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where:
  
  Hierarchical Category Structure: You are trying to assign a category that is already a parent of another category, which can create a circular reference or conflict in the hierarchy.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the category definitions or relationships in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the ESH settings or the object model can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Category Hierarchy:
  
  Review the category hierarchy in the ESH configuration. Ensure that the parent-child relationships are correctly defined and that there are no circular references.
  
  
  
  Adjust Category Assignments:
  
  If you are trying