How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP476 - Data source &1 does not exist or is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 476

• Message text: Data source &1 does not exist or is inactive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP476 - Data source &1 does not exist or is inactive ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP476 indicates that a specific data source referenced in your SAP system does not exist or is currently inactive. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP Information Retrieval, where the system is trying to access a data source that is either not defined or has been deactivated.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Data Source: The data source specified in the error message may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Inactive Data Source: The data source exists but is currently inactive. This can happen if it has been deactivated for maintenance or other reasons.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data source, such as incorrect settings or missing parameters.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Source Existence:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary or SE80 for Object Navigator) and verify if the data source exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Activate the Data Source:
  
  If the data source exists but is inactive, you can activate it. This can typically be done in the relevant configuration area (e.g., SE11 or SE80).
  Ensure that all necessary settings and parameters are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the data source in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  Ensure that all required fields and settings are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the data source was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors.
  Ensure that all necessary objects related to the data source were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data source or the error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE80, SPRO, and SLG1 (for logs).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific data source for any known issues or patches.
  System Logs: Check system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.