How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP831 - Object type &1, node &2, ODP &3, field &4 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 831

• Message text: Object type &1, node &2, ODP &3, field &4 does not exist

What causes this issue?

An operational data provider (ODP) can be identified by a unique pair of
ID and semantics. In the message text, ID and semantics of an ODP are
delimitated by #/# (punctuation mark slash). For example, the notation
#ODP abc/d# stands for an ODP with ID #abc# and semantics #d#.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP831 - Object type &1, node &2, ODP &3, field &4 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP831 typically indicates that there is an issue with the object model representation in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework. This error occurs when the system is unable to find a specified field for a given object type, node, and ODP (Operational Data Provisioning).
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Field: The specified field does not exist in the data model for the given object type and node.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the object model or the data source that is being referenced.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model (e.g., fields being added or removed) that have not been reflected in the search configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the object model was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing components.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Field Existence: Check if the field specified in the error message actually exists in the data model for the given object type and node. You can do this by navigating to the relevant data model in the SAP system.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the object model and ensure that all fields are correctly defined and mapped.
  Update Object Model: If there have been changes to the data model, update the object model in the SAP ESH configuration to reflect these changes.
  Rebuild Index: If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the search index to ensure that all changes are captured and reflected in the search results.
  Transport Consistency: If the error occurred after a transport, ensure that all necessary components were transported correctly and that there are no missing dependencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or Esh_om (Enterprise Search Object Model) to investigate the object model and field definitions.
  Logs and Traces: Review application logs and traces for additional context around the error, which may provide more insight into what is causing the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP technical team for further assistance.