How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2278 - The ODP that is used as a navigation ODP does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 278

• Message text: The ODP that is used as a navigation ODP does not exist

What causes this issue?

The navigation ODP you referenced in the ODP field was deleted in the
meantime.

System Response

The ODP field cannot be saved because it is inconsistent.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the ODP field 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.

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_RP2278 - The ODP that is used as a navigation ODP does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2278 indicates that there is an issue with the Operational Data Provisioning (ODP) used in the context of navigation in the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework. Specifically, it suggests that the ODP that is being referenced does not exist or is not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent ODP: The ODP that is being referenced in the navigation model does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The ODP might exist, but it is not correctly configured or activated.
  Transport Issues: If the ODP was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the ODP.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check ODP Existence:
  
  Go to the ODP configuration in the SAP system (transaction code ODP or relevant transaction for your version).
  Verify that the ODP you are trying to use actually exists.
  
  
  
  Activate ODP:
  
  If the ODP exists but is not activated, activate it. This can usually be done in the ODP configuration area.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the ODP is correctly configured for use in the navigation model. Check the settings and parameters associated with the ODP.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the ODP was transported, ensure that all necessary transport requests were successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the ODP. This may involve checking roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific ODP and ESH configuration for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that might 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 to resolve it.