How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP855 - Node is referenced in NAF navigation path &1, step &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 855

• Message text: Node is referenced in NAF navigation path &1, step &2

What causes this issue?

The node is referenced in step &v2& of navigation path &v1& that is used
to assign operational data provider 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_REP855 - Node is referenced in NAF navigation path &1, step &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP855 indicates that there is an issue with the navigation path in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) framework. Specifically, it suggests that a node is referenced in the navigation path that is not valid or cannot be found in the specified context.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Node Reference: The node referenced in the navigation path may not exist or may have been deleted or modified.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the navigation paths or the object model.
  Data Consistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data that the navigation path is trying to access.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the object model may not have been properly transported, leading to missing nodes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Node Existence: Verify that the node referenced in the error message exists in the object model. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP ESH settings.
  Review Navigation Path Configuration: Go to the configuration of the navigation paths and ensure that all nodes are correctly defined and linked.
  Rebuild Index: If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the search index. This can help resolve inconsistencies in the data.
  Check for Transport Issues: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the object model or related configurations.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context about the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates that could resolve the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP ESH Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search to understand the configuration and management of navigation paths and object models.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Support: If the problem persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.