How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP471 - Data provider field &1 contains forbidden characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Data provider field &1 contains forbidden characters

What causes this issue?

Data provider field &v1& contains forbidden characters.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

# #&WHAT_TO_DO&
Only the following characters are allowed:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789.-_/\!"$%&()*:;<=>?@[]^/={}|~+`???
<(>,<)>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP471 - Data provider field &1 contains forbidden characters ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP471 indicates that a data provider field contains forbidden characters. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA, where certain characters are not allowed in specific fields due to system constraints or data integrity rules.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the data being processed includes characters that are not permitted. Common forbidden characters may include:
  
  Special characters (e.g., !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, (, ), etc.)
  Whitespace or control characters
  Characters that are not part of the expected character set (e.g., non-ASCII characters)
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Check the error message for the specific field indicated by &1. This will help you locate the exact data provider field that is causing the issue.
  
  
  Review Data: Examine the data being input into the field. Look for any forbidden characters as mentioned above.
  
  
  Clean the Data: Remove or replace any forbidden characters in the data. You can use data cleansing techniques or scripts to automate this process if you have a large dataset.
  
  
  Validation Rules: Implement validation rules in your data entry processes to prevent the inclusion of forbidden characters in the future.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the data input again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Documentation: Document the changes made and the reasons for them to maintain a record for future reference.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles for any specific guidance or patches related to this error.
  Data Model: Review the data model and configuration settings in your SAP system to understand the constraints on the fields.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your data complies with the required standards.