How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2644 - Rank. factor &1 for appl. obj. type id &2, attribute &3 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 644

• Message text: Rank. factor &1 for appl. obj. type id &2, attribute &3 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2644 - Rank. factor &1 for appl. obj. type id &2, attribute &3 already exists ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2644 indicates that there is a conflict with the rank factor for an application object type in the SAP Enterprise Search (ESS) or SAP HANA Search. Specifically, it means that a rank factor with the specified application object type ID and attribute already exists in the system.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a rank factor for an application object type that already has a rank factor defined with the same attribute.
  There may be duplicate entries in the configuration for rank factors, which can happen during system migrations, updates, or manual configurations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Rank Factors:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP where rank factors are defined (usually in the SAP HANA Studio or the SAP GUI).
  Look for the application object type ID and check if the rank factor with the specified attribute already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate:
  
  If you find that the rank factor already exists, you can either modify it if it needs to be updated or delete the duplicate entry if it is not needed.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Create New Rank Factor:
  
  If you need to create a new rank factor, ensure that you are using a unique combination of application object type ID and attribute that does not conflict with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If this issue arises in a development environment, ensure that any transport requests related to rank factors are correctly managed and do not contain conflicting entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for detailed guidance on managing rank factors in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Check for System Notes:
  
  Sometimes, SAP releases notes or patches that address specific issues. Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Enterprise Search: This is a powerful search tool that allows users to search across various SAP applications and data sources.
  Rank Factors: These are used to influence the relevance of search results in SAP Enterprise Search. They help in ranking the search results based on certain attributes.
  SAP Notes: Always check for relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions for specific error messages.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.