How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP808 - Object type &2, node &3, field &4 is switched off

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 808

• Message text: Object type &2, node &3, field &4 is switched off

What causes this issue?

Request field &v1& references field &v4& of node &v3& in object type
&v2&. The node or the object type is switched off.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP808 - Object type &2, node &3, field &4 is switched off ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP808 typically indicates that a specific object type, node, or field in the SAP system is disabled or switched off, which prevents the system from processing requests related to that object. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP Business Object Model.
  Cause:
  
  Object Type Disabled: The object type specified in the error message is not activated in the system configuration.
  Node Disabled: The specific node within the object model is turned off, which means it cannot be used for search or reporting purposes.
  Field Disabled: The field mentioned in the error message is not available for the specified object type or node, possibly due to configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Object Type Activation:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually found in the SAP NetWeaver or SAP HANA settings).
  Ensure that the object type mentioned in the error message is activated.
  
  
  
  Review Node Settings:
  
  Navigate to the object model configuration and check if the node specified in the error message is enabled.
  If it is disabled, enable it to allow processing.
  
  
  
  Field Configuration:
  
  Verify the field settings for the specified object type and node.
  If the field is not required, consider removing it from the configuration or enabling it if it is needed.
  
  
  
  Re-indexing:
  
  After making changes to the configuration, it may be necessary to re-index the search or object model to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help portal for specific instructions related to the object model and search configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy) to check configurations.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.