How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2509 - Field &3 of node &2 of object type &1 must be flagged to contain text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 509

• Message text: Field &3 of node &2 of object type &1 must be flagged to contain text

What causes this issue?

Field &v3& of node &v2& of object type &v1& is based on database table
&v4&. Field &v3& of database table &v4& has a fulltextindex. In this
case the field must be flagged to contain text too.

System Response

The flag cannot be removed or must be set when field is newly created.

How to fix this error?

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

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_RP2509 - Field &3 of node &2 of object type &1 must be flagged to contain text ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2509 indicates that a specific field in a node of an object type is required to be flagged to contain text, but it currently is not. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP NetWeaver platform, where object models are defined and managed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A field that is expected to contain text data is not properly configured to do so.
  The object type definition in the system does not have the necessary settings to allow the field to be treated as a text field.
  There may be a mismatch between the data model and the actual data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the object type in question.
  Ensure that the field specified in the error message (Field &3 of node &2 of object type &1) is marked as a text field.
  
  
  
  Adjust Field Properties:
  
  If you have access to the data model or object model configuration, check the properties of the field.
  Make sure that the field is set to allow text input or is flagged appropriately.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Index:
  
  If changes were made to the object type or field properties, you may need to rebuild the index for the search to recognize the changes.
  This can usually be done through the SAP transaction codes related to search administration.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data being processed conforms to the expected format for the field.
  If there are existing records that do not meet the criteria, you may need to update or correct those records.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring object types and fields in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) to investigate the object type and field definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific object type you are working with, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2509 error message.