How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2154 - Referenced category &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: 154

• Message text: Referenced category &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You referenced category &v1& in the object type, but the node field was
deleted in the meantime.

System Response

The object type cannot be saved because it is inconsistent.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the object type 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_RP2154 - Referenced category &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2154, which states "Referenced category &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP NetWeaver platform when a specific category that is being referenced in a search or operation is not found in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Category: The category referenced by the error message (indicated by &1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The category was deleted or not created.
  There is a typo or incorrect reference in the configuration or search query.
  The category is not activated or is inactive.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the search model or the object model that references the category.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the system is part of a landscape where transports are used, the category may not have been transported correctly to the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Category Existence:
  
  Check if the category referenced in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., the Enterprise Search configuration).
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the search model or object model to ensure that the correct category is referenced.
  If there is a typo or incorrect reference, correct it.
  
  
  
  Activate Category:
  
  If the category exists but is inactive, activate it in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects, including the category, were included in the transport request and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the object model and categories.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.