How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP897 - Description already exists in language &4

ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP897 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP - Object Model Repository

• Message number: 897

• Message text: Description already exists in language &4

What causes this issue?

Description already exists for object type &v1&, node &v2&, response
attribute group &v3& in language &v4&.

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_REP897 - Description already exists in language &4 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_REP897 with the description "Description already exists in language &4" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or Object Model when you are trying to create or update an object (like a search model or a business object) that has a description already defined in the specified language.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The error indicates that there is already an existing entry with the same description in the specified language. This can happen if you are trying to create a new object or update an existing one with a description that is not unique.
  Language-Specific Constraints: SAP systems often have language-specific settings, and the same description cannot be used for multiple entries in the same language.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before creating or updating the object, check the existing entries in the system for the specified language. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using