How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP864 - Attribute group &1 contains forbidden characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 864

• Message text: Attribute group &1 contains forbidden characters

What causes this issue?

Attribute group &v1& contains forbidden characters.

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?

Only the following characters are allowed:
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ0123456789_/$

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP864 - Attribute group &1 contains forbidden characters ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP864 indicates that there is an issue with an attribute group in the Enterprise Search (ESH) configuration. Specifically, the error states that the attribute group contains forbidden characters, which can prevent the system from processing the attribute group correctly.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by the following:
  
  Invalid Characters: The attribute group name may contain special characters or spaces that are not allowed in SAP naming conventions. This can include characters like !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, (, ), etc.
  Incorrect Formatting: The attribute group may not adhere to the required format or naming standards set by SAP.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Attribute Group: Determine which attribute group is causing the error. The error message should provide the name of the attribute group (represented by &1).
  
  
  Check for Forbidden Characters: Review the name of the attribute group for any forbidden characters. Ensure that it only contains valid characters, which typically include:
  
  Letters (A-Z, a-z)
  Numbers (0-9)
  Underscores (_)
  
  
  
  Rename the Attribute Group: If you find any invalid characters, rename the attribute group to remove them. You can do this in the SAP GUI:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area for Enterprise Search.
  Locate the attribute group and edit its name to conform to the naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After renaming the attribute group, save your changes and check if the error persists.
  
  
  Re-indexing: If necessary, re-index the search to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search for guidelines on naming conventions and attribute group configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional help from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP864 error and ensure that your attribute group is correctly configured.