How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP720 - Tab name &1 is not allowed for switch assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Tab name &1 is not allowed for switch assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP720 - Tab name &1 is not allowed for switch assignment ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP720 indicates that there is an issue with the switch assignment for a specific table in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (ESH) or Object Model. The error message states that the specified table name (&1) is not allowed for switch assignment.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Table Name: The table name you are trying to assign to a switch is not recognized or is not valid for the operation you are attempting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the ESH or Object Model that restrict certain tables from being assigned to switches.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the switch assignment for the specified table.
  Technical Restrictions: Some tables may be inherently restricted from being used in certain contexts due to technical limitations or design decisions in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you