How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP842 - Navigation path from object type &1, node &2 to object type &3 node &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Navigation path from object type &1, node &2 to object type &3 node &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP842 - Navigation path from object type &1, node &2 to object type &3 node &4 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP842 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP Object Model. This error indicates that there is an issue with the navigation path between different object types and nodes in the object model.
  Cause:
  The error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP842 is generally caused by one of the following issues:
  
  
  Invalid Navigation Path: The specified navigation path from one object type to another is not defined or is invalid. This could happen if the object types or nodes have been changed or deleted in the system.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the object model that prevent the system from correctly interpreting the navigation paths.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the navigation path to fail.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain object types or nodes, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP842 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code EHS_OBJ_MODEL or EHS_OBJ_MODEL_ADMIN to review the object model configuration.
  Ensure that the navigation paths between the specified object types and nodes are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Validate Object Types and Nodes:
  
  Verify that the object types (&1, &3) and nodes (&2, &4) mentioned in the error message exist and are correctly configured.
  If any object types or nodes have been deleted or modified, you may need to update the navigation paths accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object types and nodes involved in the navigation path.
  If not, adjust the user roles or permissions as needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks on the object model to identify any data inconsistencies that may be causing the issue.
  Correct any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EHS_OBJ_MODEL, EHS_OBJ_MODEL_ADMIN, and SE80 for object model management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the Enterprise Search and Object Model for more insights into configuration and troubleshooting.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP842 error in your SAP system.