How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2590 - Category &1 cannot be assigned to object type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 590

• Message text: Category &1 cannot be assigned to object type &2

What causes this issue?

An object type where the default request is flagged to be internal
cannot have categories assigned to it. As the default request of object
type &v2& is internal you cannot assign category &v1& to object type
&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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2590 - Category &1 cannot be assigned to object type &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2590 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a category to an object type in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the Enterprise Search or Object Model framework within SAP, where specific categories are expected to be associated with certain object types.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The category you are trying to assign may not be configured correctly for the specified object type.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization or settings for the category-object type relationship may not have been set up in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or metadata definitions that prevent the assignment from being made.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the assignment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the category and object type in the SAP system. Ensure that the category is valid for the specified object type.
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings under the Enterprise Search or Object Model sections.
  
  
  
  Review Customization:
  
  Ensure that the category is properly defined and linked to the object type in the system. You may need to create or modify the relationship if it does not exist.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data related to the object type and category. Look for any discrepancies that may need to be resolved.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to make the assignment has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for checking configurations.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2590 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  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 cause of the error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2590 in your SAP system.