How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2229 - Target 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: 229

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2229 - Target object type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2229, which states "Target object type &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP NetWeaver Search functionality. This error indicates that the system is trying to access or reference an object type that is not defined or does not exist in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Object Type Definition: The object type that is being referenced in the search or operation has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the search settings or object model that leads to the system looking for an object type that is not available.
  Transport Issues: If the object type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or object types in the underlying database or application could lead to this error if the search index is not updated accordingly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Type Definition: Verify that the object type referenced in the error message is defined in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Reconfigure Search Settings: If the object type is missing, you may need to reconfigure the search settings or object model to include the necessary object types.
  Activate Object Types: If the object type exists but is not activated, ensure that it is activated in the system.
  Update Search Index: If there have been changes to the object types or data model, ensure that the search index is updated. You can do this by running the relevant indexing jobs in the SAP system.
  Check Transport Requests: If the object type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and activated in the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type or search functionality for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to investigate the object types and their definitions.
  Search Administration: Use transaction ESH_ADMIN to access the Enterprise Search administration tools, where you can manage object types and search configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any relevant logs or configurations.