How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2157 - The common attribute does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 157

• Message text: The common attribute does not exist

What causes this issue?

You assigned the request field to a common attribute, but the common
attribute was deleted in the meantime.

System Response

The assignment cannot be saved because it is inconsistent.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the assignment accordingly or delete it.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2157 - The common attribute does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2157, which states "The common attribute does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP HANA Search framework. This error indicates that the system is trying to access or reference a common attribute that has not been defined or does not exist in the data model.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Attribute Definition: The attribute that is being referenced in the search or data model is not defined in the relevant data source or model.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the search model or the data source that leads to the system looking for an attribute that is not available.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., adding or removing attributes), the search configuration may not have been updated accordingly.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport that led to missing attributes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Attribute Definitions: Verify that the attribute in question is defined in the relevant data model. You can do this by checking the data source or the model configuration in the SAP system.
  Update Search Configuration: If the attribute has been recently added or modified, ensure that the search configuration is updated to reflect these changes. This may involve re-indexing the data or refreshing the search model.
  Review Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of the software you are using. There may be known issues or patches available that address this error.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the search query to identify where the reference to the non-existent attribute is being made.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message. You can search for the error code or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered the same issue and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search or the specific module you are working with to understand the expected data model and attributes.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.