How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2517 - Field &3 cannot 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: 517

• Message text: Field &3 cannot be flagged to "Contain text"

What causes this issue?

Field &v3&cannot be flagged to "Contain text" because key field &v2& has
the semantics "Language Code" and is used in the field mapping of
association &v1&.
A connector cannot be created for this constellation.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2517 - Field &3 cannot be flagged to "Contain text" ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2517 indicates that a specific field (denoted as &3 in the message) cannot be flagged to "Contain text." This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP NetWeaver Search functionality, where certain fields are expected to hold specific types of data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Type Restriction: The field you are trying to flag may not be of a type that supports text search. For example, numeric fields or certain structured fields may not be compatible with text search functionalities.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the search model or the object model that defines how fields are treated in the search context.
  Data Model Limitations: The underlying data model may impose restrictions on which fields can be indexed for text search.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Type: Verify the data type of the field you are trying to flag. Ensure that it is a text-compatible field (e.g.,