How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP472 - The model type cannot be changed

ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 472

• Message text: The model type cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

The template type of a software component version can only be changed if
the following conditions are fulfilled:
No systems are assigned to the product
No templates exist in the model
At least one of these conditions is not fulfilled.

System Response

You cannot change the template type.

How to fix this error?

Remove the assignment of the system and/or remove all templates if
possible.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP472 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP472 indicates that there is an issue with changing the model type of an object in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to modify the model type of an object that is not allowed to be changed due to certain constraints or conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Model Type Restrictions: The model type of an object in SAP ESH is often defined by its configuration and cannot be changed once it has been set. This is to maintain data integrity and consistency within the system.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other objects that prevent the model type from being altered.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow for the change due to specific settings or restrictions in place.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Object Configuration: Check the configuration of the object you are trying to modify. Ensure that the model type you are attempting