How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2228 - Source object type &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: 228

• Message text: Source object type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2228 - Source object type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2228 indicates that a source object type specified in your operation does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA when the system is trying to access or manipulate an object that has not been defined or is not available in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Object Type: The specified object type (e.g., a specific business object or data model) does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the search or data model may be incorrect, leading to references to non-existent object types.
  Transport Issues: If the object type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified object type, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Object Type: Check the object type specified in the error message. Ensure that it is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration or data model settings in SAP.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the search or data model to ensure that all object types are correctly defined and mapped.
  Transport Check: If the object type was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object type. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations as needed.
  Rebuild Index: If the error is related to search functionality, consider rebuilding the search index to ensure that all objects are correctly indexed and available for search.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type or functionality you are working with for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2228.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SICF (Maintain Services) to investigate object definitions and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.