How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2119 - Referenced data provider &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2 - Object Model Repository (2)

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Referenced data provider &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You referenced data provider &v1& in the node, but the data provider was
deleted in the meantime.

System Response

The node cannot be saved because it is inconsistent.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the node accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2119 - Referenced data provider &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2119 indicates that a referenced data provider does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP NetWeaver platform when the system is trying to access a data provider that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Provider: The data provider that is being referenced in the configuration or query does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the data provider may be incorrect, leading to the system being unable to locate it.
  Transport Issues: If the data provider was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes in the system, such as upgrades or modifications, may have led to the data provider being removed or renamed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Provider Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., the SAP NetWeaver Administrator or the relevant transaction code for managing data providers).
  Verify that the data provider exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Data Provider:
  
  If the data provider does not exist, you may need to create it. This can involve defining the data source and ensuring it is properly set up to be used by the search application.
  If it was deleted accidentally, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it based on the original specifications.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the data provider was included and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for System Changes:
  
  If there have been recent upgrades or changes, review the release notes or documentation to see if there are any changes related to data providers that might affect your configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring and managing data providers in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ESH_COCKPIT for managing Enterprise Search configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or data provider issues for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  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 the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.