How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP695 - Field semantics of node field must be "SAP User ID"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 695

• Message text: Field semantics of node field must be "SAP User ID"

What causes this issue?

For user-based authorization checks, the node field used as a check
field must have the field semantics "SAP USER ID". This is not the case
for:
Template: &v1&
Node: &v2&
Field: &v3&

System Response

It is not possible to use the node field as a check field.

How to fix this error?

Use another node field or set the field semantics of the node field
accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP695 - Field semantics of node field must be "SAP User ID" ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP695 indicates that there is an issue with the field semantics of a node in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) or the Object Model. Specifically, it states that the field semantics of a node field must be "SAP User ID." This error typically arises when the system expects a specific field to contain a valid SAP User ID, but it does not.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Field Mapping: The field in question may not be correctly mapped to the expected "SAP User ID" field in the data model.
  Data Quality Issues: The data being processed may contain invalid or unexpected values that do not conform to the expected format of a SAP User ID.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the ESH settings or the object model that defines how user IDs are handled.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be correctly handling the user ID fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Mapping: Review the configuration of the object model and ensure that the field in question is correctly mapped to the "SAP User ID" field.
  Validate Data: Ensure that the data being processed contains valid SAP User IDs. You may need to clean or transform the data to meet the expected format.
  Review Configuration: Go through the ESH configuration settings to ensure that all parameters related to user IDs are correctly set up.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider enabling debugging or logging to get more detailed information about where the error is occurring.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to ESH and object models for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP User ID Format: Ensure that the SAP User IDs conform to the expected format (usually alphanumeric and within a certain length).
  Object Model Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the object model configuration in ESH, as it defines how data is structured and processed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP695 error message.