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