How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP419 - To-node of step &1 and from-node of step &2 are different

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 419

• Message text: To-node of step &1 and from-node of step &2 are different

What causes this issue?

A navigation path is a sequence of steps leading from a start-node to a
target-node via intermediate nodes. Every step itself leads from the
from-node to the to-node.
For successive steps<(>,<)> the to-node of the first step must be
identical to the from-node of the second step. This is not the case for
steps &v1& and &v2&.

System Response

The navigation path is inconsistent.

How to fix this error?

Correct the navigation path accordingly

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_REP419 - To-node of step &1 and from-node of step &2 are different ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP419 indicates that there is a mismatch between the "to-node" of one step and the "from-node" of another step in a process or workflow. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or Object Model, where the system is trying to process a sequence of operations or transformations, but the nodes defined in the steps do not align correctly.
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The error often arises from incorrect configuration in the object model or workflow definition. This could be due to:
  
  Misconfigured relationships between nodes.
  Incorrectly defined steps in the workflow.
  Changes made to the object model that have not been properly reflected in the workflow.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: If the underlying data structure has been altered (e.g., nodes have been deleted or renamed), it can lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  
  
  Versioning Problems: If there are multiple versions of the object model or workflow, it’s possible that the steps are referencing outdated or incorrect nodes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the object model and ensure that the relationships between nodes are correctly defined. Make sure that the "to-node" of the step matches the "from-node" of the subsequent step.
  
  
  Validate Workflow Steps: Go through the workflow steps and verify that each step is correctly defined and that the nodes are properly linked. Look for any discrepancies in the node definitions.
  
  
  Check for Changes: If there have been recent changes to the object model, ensure that all workflows and processes that depend on it have been updated accordingly.
  
  
  Rebuild or Refresh: In some cases, it may be necessary to rebuild or refresh the object model or workflow to ensure that all components are synchronized.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of the software you are using. There may be known issues or patches available that address this error.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the object model and workflows.
  Logs and Traces: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide guidance on troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP419 error in your SAP system.