How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2671 - Ranking factor &1 is not assigned to request &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 671

• Message text: Ranking factor &1 is not assigned to request &3

What causes this issue?

An attribute of a ranking factor can only be assigned to a request field
if the ranking factor itself is assigned to the request.
Attribute &v2& of the ranking factor &v1& is assigned to a field of
object type/node/request &v3& but the ranking factor is not assigned to
&v3&.

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_RP2671 - Ranking factor &1 is not assigned to request &3 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2671 indicates that a ranking factor (denoted as &1) is not assigned to a specific request (denoted as &3) in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Search. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the ranking factors that are supposed to be used for a particular search request.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The ranking factor specified in the error message is not assigned to the search request or the search model.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the search model or the ranking factors in the SAP system.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or the search configuration that have not been properly updated or synchronized.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, there might be missing elements or incomplete transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ranking Factor Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., SAP HANA Studio or the SAP GUI).
  Verify that the ranking factor mentioned in the error message is correctly assigned to the search request or the search model.
  
  
  
  Update Configuration:
  
  If the ranking factor is not assigned, you will need to assign it to the request or model.
  Ensure that all necessary ranking factors are included in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Index:
  
  If changes have been made to the ranking factors or the search model, consider rebuilding the search index to ensure that all configurations are applied correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the search functionality to ensure that the error is resolved and that the ranking factors are being applied as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to the error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2671 for additional insights or patches.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on configuring search models and ranking factors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.