How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP766 - Category &1 must have a superordinate software component

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 766

• Message text: Category &1 must have a superordinate software component

What causes this issue?

Category &v1& has no owning software component or the owning software
component is to be removed, but the category is assigned to template
&v2& of software component &v3&, which is assigned to system software
component &v4&.
Categories with no owning software components cannot be assigned to
templates of software components that are assigned to a system software
component.

System Response

You cannot remove the assignment of category &v1& to an owning software
component.

How to fix this error?

If possible, remove the assignment of the category from template &v2& of
software component &v3& or remove the assignment of software component
&v3& to system software component &v4&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP766 - Category &1 must have a superordinate software component ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP766 indicates that there is an issue with the object model in the Enterprise Search (ESH) configuration. Specifically, the error states that a category (denoted by &1) must have a superordinate software component. This typically means that the category you are trying to use or configure is not properly linked to a higher-level software component in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Superordinate Software Component: The category you are trying to use is not associated with a required higher-level software component. This can happen if the configuration is incomplete or if there are missing dependencies.
  Incorrect Configuration: The object model might not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the hierarchy of software components and categories.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it might not have included all necessary components or dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the ESH configuration settings and verify that the category in question is correctly linked to a superordinate software component.
  Ensure that all necessary software components are installed and activated in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Adjust Object Model:
  
  If you have access to the object model configuration, check the hierarchy and ensure that each category has the appropriate parent software component.
  You may need to create or modify the relationships between categories and software components.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing components or manually adjust the configuration in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for guidance on configuring the object model and categories in ESH.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and dependencies, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Enterprise Search (ESH): A tool in SAP that allows users to search across various data sources within the SAP landscape.
  Object Model: The structure that defines how different objects (like categories and software components) relate to each other in the context of ESH.
  Software Components: These are the building blocks of SAP applications, and they need to be properly configured to ensure that all functionalities work as intended.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP766 error message.