How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP495 - Authorization strategy &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 495

• Message text: Authorization strategy &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP495 - Authorization strategy &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP495 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization strategy specified in the system. This error typically arises when the system is trying to access an authorization strategy that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorization Strategy: The specified authorization strategy (denoted by &1 in the error message) is not defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the settings related to the Enterprise Search or the Object Model.
  Transport Issues: If the authorization strategy was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Authorization Strategy:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., EHS_AUTH_STRATEGY) to check if the authorization strategy exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in your configuration.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Authorization Strategy:
  
  If the strategy is missing, you can create a new authorization strategy that meets your requirements.
  Ensure that the new strategy is properly configured and activated.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the Enterprise Search and Object Model to ensure that they are correctly set up.
  Look for any inconsistencies or errors in the configuration that might lead to this issue.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects related to the authorization strategy were included in the transport request.
  If not, you may need to transport the missing objects or manually create them in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or 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 EHS_AUTH_STRATEGY for managing authorization strategies.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific components you are working with, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  System Logs: Check system logs (e.g., ST22, SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that could 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.