How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP668 - Path is used in authorization but references relation of virtual model

ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP668 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 668

• Message text: Path is used in authorization but references relation of virtual model

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP668 - Path is used in authorization but references relation of virtual model ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP668 indicates that there is an issue with the authorization path in the context of the Enterprise Search (ES) or the Object Model (OM) in SAP. Specifically, it suggests that the path being used for authorization references a relation of a virtual model, which may not be properly configured or may not exist.
  
  Cause:
  
  Virtual Model Configuration: The error typically arises when there is a misconfiguration in the virtual model that is being referenced. This could be due to missing or incorrect relationships defined in the model.
  Authorization Path: The authorization path may be trying to access a relation that is not valid or does not exist in the context of the virtual model.
  Changes in Model: If there have been recent changes to the object model or the virtual model, it may lead to inconsistencies that trigger this error.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to