How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP605 - Target attribute &1 is not a field of the target node &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Target attribute &1 is not a field of the target node &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP605 - Target attribute &1 is not a field of the target node &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP605 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of attributes in the context of the Enterprise Search (ESH) Object Model. Specifically, the error states that the target attribute specified is not recognized as a field of the target node in the object model.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Mapping: The attribute you are trying to map does not exist in the target node definition. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect reference.
  
  
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the underlying data model (e.g., fields added, removed, or renamed), the mapping may no longer be valid.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the object model may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies between the expected and actual structure.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the object model was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the target system that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Attribute Mapping:
  
  Verify that the target attribute specified in the error message is indeed a valid field of the target node. You can do this by checking the object model configuration in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Object Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., Esh_om or similar) and review the configuration of the object model. Ensure that all attributes are correctly defined and mapped.
  
  
  
  Update Data Model:
  
  If there have been changes to the data model, update the object model configuration to reflect these changes. This may involve adding new fields or removing obsolete ones.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the object model was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport or adjust the configuration in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of the ESH you are using. There may be known issues or additional configuration steps required.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the object model to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and Object Model configuration for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.