How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2555 - Predecessor 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: 555

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2555 - Predecessor object type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2555 indicates that a predecessor object type specified in your operation does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the Object Model, where the system is trying to reference an object type that has not been defined or is not available in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Object Type: The object type you are trying to reference does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the object type name or an incorrect configuration.
  Missing Configuration: The object type may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  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.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object type, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Type: Verify the object type name you are using in your operation. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the expected format.
  Configuration Check: Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and check if the object type is defined and activated. This can usually be done in the SAP GUI under the relevant transaction codes for the Object Model.
  Transport Validation: If the object type was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included and activated in the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the operation has the necessary authorizations to access the object type. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details about the object type and its configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SICF (HTTP Service Hierarchy Maintenance) to investigate object types and their configurations.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums or platforms like SAP Community, Stack Overflow, or SAP Answers for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.