How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP394 - Cardinality of source node is initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 394

• Message text: Cardinality of source node is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP394 - Cardinality of source node is initial ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP394 with the description "Cardinality of source node is initial" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) or the SAP HANA Search framework. This error indicates that there is an issue with the data model or the configuration of the object model in the search framework.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Model Configuration: The error often arises when the data model is not correctly configured. Specifically, it may indicate that a source node in the object model does not have any data or is not properly defined.
  Missing Data: The source node that is expected to provide data might be empty or not populated correctly.
  Incorrect Cardinality Settings: The cardinality settings for the source node may not be set correctly, leading to an expectation of data that does not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Population: Ensure that the source node is populated with the necessary data. You can do this by