How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP688 - GUID for optimized model is already used as a model GUID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 688

• Message text: GUID for optimized model is already used as a model GUID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP688 - GUID for optimized model is already used as a model GUID ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP688 indicates that there is an issue with the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) for an optimized model in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) system. Specifically, the error states that the GUID for the optimized model is already being used as a model GUID, which means that there is a conflict in the identification of the models.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate GUIDs: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple models in the system that are trying to use the same GUID. This can happen due to incorrect configuration, data migration issues, or manual errors during model creation.
  Model 
  Configuration Issues: If the model was not properly configured or if there were changes made to the model that were not correctly saved or updated, it could lead to this error.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has recently undergone a migration or upgrade, there may be inconsistencies