How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP854 - Node is referenced in NAF navigation path &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 854

• Message text: Node is referenced in NAF navigation path &1

What causes this issue?

The node is referenced in navigation path &v1& that is used to assign
request fields to node fields.

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_REP854 - Node is referenced in NAF navigation path &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP854 indicates that there is an issue with a node being referenced in a navigation path within the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework. This error typically arises when there is a problem with the object model or the navigation path configuration in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Node Reference: The node referenced in the navigation path may not exist or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies or misconfigurations in the object model or navigation paths.
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another, there might be missing dependencies or objects that were not transported correctly.
  Data Consistency: There could be issues with the underlying data that the navigation path is trying to access.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Node Existence: Verify that the node referenced in the error message exists in the object model. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in the SAP ESH administration.
  Review Navigation Path Configuration: Check the configuration of the navigation path to ensure that all nodes are correctly defined and that there are no broken links.
  Rebuild Object Model: If the object model is corrupted, consider rebuilding it. This can often resolve issues related to missing or invalid nodes.
  Transport Validation: If the issue arose after a transport, validate that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were imported correctly.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as these may contain fixes for known issues.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP854 error.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like ESH_ADMIN to access the Enterprise Search administration area for configuration checks.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for additional context around the error, which may provide more insight into the root cause.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.