How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2616 - Mapping request field - ranking factor attribute &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 616

• Message text: Mapping request field - ranking factor attribute &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

The request field ranking factor attribute mapping &v1& (Object
type/node/request/ranking factor/application object type id/request
field) already exists.

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_RP2616 - Mapping request field - ranking factor attribute &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2616 indicates that there is an issue with a mapping request in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) system. Specifically, the error states that a ranking factor attribute (denoted by &1) already exists in the context of the mapping request. This typically occurs when you are trying to add a ranking factor that has already been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Ranking Factor: The most common cause of this error is that the ranking factor attribute you are trying to add is already present in the mapping request. This can happen if the same attribute is defined multiple times or if there is a misunderstanding about the existing configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the search model or the mapping request that lead to conflicts or duplicates.
  Data Consistency: There might be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that are causing the system to