How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP696 - Remove child categories of non-editable software components first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 696

• Message text: Remove child categories of non-editable software components first

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a category with all its child categories. One of the
child categories, on any level of the category hierarchy, is owned by a
software component that cannot be edited in this system, therefore it
cannot be deleted. Before deleting the category, delete the assignment
of the child categories belonging to such non-editable software
components.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP696 - Remove child categories of non-editable software components first ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP696 typically occurs in the context of managing software components within the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) or related object model frameworks. This error indicates that you are trying to delete or modify a parent category that has child categories associated with it, and those child categories are part of non-editable software components.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to delete or modify a parent category that has child categories.
  The child categories belong to software components that are marked as non-editable, meaning they cannot be altered or removed directly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Child Categories: Determine which child categories are associated with the parent category you are trying to modify or delete. You can usually find this information in the SAP GUI or relevant transaction codes.
  
  
  Remove or Edit Child Categories: 
  
  If the child categories are editable, you can remove them first. Navigate to