How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2491 - Object type &1 is used as predecessor of object type &3 from SWC&2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 491

• Message text: Object type &1 is used as predecessor of object type &3 from SWC&2

What causes this issue?

An object type can only have maximal one successor but object type &v1&
is referenced in more than one object type as a predecessor.
One of these object types is object type &v3& from software component
&v2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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_RP2491 - Object type &1 is used as predecessor of object type &3 from SWC&2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2491 indicates that there is an issue with the object type relationships in the SAP system, specifically in the context of the Enterprise Search (ESH) or the Object Model. This error typically arises when there is an inconsistency in the object type definitions or their relationships in the Software Component (SWC) specified.
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that:
  
  An object type (denoted as &1) is being used as a predecessor for another object type (denoted as &3) within a specific software component (denoted as SWC &2).
  This relationship may not be valid due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The predecessor object type is not correctly defined or does not exist.
  There are inconsistencies in the object model configuration.
  The object types may not be compatible or may not have the correct relationship defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Object Type Definitions:
  
  Verify that the object types involved (&1 and &3) are correctly defined in the system.
  Ensure that the predecessor object type (&1) is valid and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Object Relationships:
  
  Check the relationships defined between the object types in the object model.
  Ensure that the relationship between the predecessor and successor object types is valid and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Adjust Object Model Configuration:
  
  If there are inconsistencies, you may need to adjust the object model configuration.
  This may involve modifying the object type definitions or their relationships in the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes are made in a development environment, ensure that they are properly transported to the quality and production environments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object types and their relationships for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SWDD (Workflow Builder) to investigate object definitions and relationships.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  Enterprise Search Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for Enterprise Search, as this error is related to object models used in search scenarios.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issue causing the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2491 error message.