How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP499 - Object type &1, node &2, check field &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 499

• Message text: Object type &1, node &2, check field &3 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The following check field does not exist:
Object type: &v1&
Node: &v2&
Field: &v3&

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP499 - Object type &1, node &2, check field &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP499 indicates that there is an issue related to an object type in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework. Specifically, the error message states that a certain field (check field) does not exist for a specified object type and node.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Field Definition: The field specified in the error message does not exist in the data model for the given object type and node. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an incomplete setup of the object model.
  Incorrect Object Type or Node: The object type or node being referenced may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., adding or removing fields), the system may not have been updated accordingly.
  Transport Issues: If the object model was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing definitions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Model Configuration: Verify the configuration of the object model in the SAP ESH settings. Ensure that the object type and node are correctly defined and that all necessary fields are included.
  Field Existence: Check if the field specified in the error message exists in the underlying data model. If it does not exist, you may need to create it or adjust the configuration to reference a valid field.
  Rebuild Index: If changes have been made to the object model, consider rebuilding the search index to ensure that all changes are reflected in the search functionality.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type and node to ensure that you are following the correct setup procedures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on object model configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like ESH_COCKPIT to access the Enterprise Search Cockpit, where you can manage and configure object models.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you may want to trace the execution to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the full error message and context for better troubleshooting.