How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2646 - Description ranking factor &1 for appl. object type id &2, language &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 646

• Message text: Description ranking factor &1 for appl. object type id &2, language &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2646 - Description ranking factor &1 for appl. object type id &2, language &3 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2646 typically relates to issues in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment, particularly concerning the ranking factors for application object types. This error indicates that there is a problem with the ranking factor configuration for a specific application object type in a given language.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Ranking Factor: The ranking factor specified in the error message may not be defined correctly or may be missing in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the search model or the object type in the SAP ESH settings.
  Language-Specific Settings: The error may arise if the ranking factor is not defined for the specified language.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ranking Factor Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP ESH configuration settings and verify that the ranking factors for the specified application object type (ID &2) are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the ranking factor (&1) exists and is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Language Settings:
  
  Check if the ranking factor is defined for the specified language (&3). If not, you may need to create or adjust the ranking factor for that language.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Search Index:
  
  If changes are made to the ranking factors or configurations, it may be necessary to rebuild the search index to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help documentation for Enterprise Search to understand the configuration of ranking factors and object types.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error or related issues. Sometimes, SAP releases updates that fix known bugs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and rebuilding the index, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP ESH Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the SAP Enterprise Search documentation to understand how ranking factors and object types are configured.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ESH_COCKPIT or EHS_SEARCH to access the relevant configuration settings.
  System Logs: Check system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2646 error in your SAP system.