How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2689 - No attribute of the ranking factor is assigned to a request field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 689

• Message text: No attribute of the ranking factor is assigned to a request field

What causes this issue?

If a ranking factor is assigned to a request all attributes of the
ranking factor must be assigned to fields of the request.
This is not the case for the assignment of the application specific
ranking factor &v1& (ranking factor/application object type) to object
type &v2&, node &v3&, request &v4&.

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_RP2689 - No attribute of the ranking factor is assigned to a request field ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2689 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a ranking factor in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) environment. Specifically, it means that no attribute of the ranking factor has been assigned to a request field, which is necessary for the ranking factor to function properly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Attribute Assignment: The ranking factor you are trying to use does not have any attributes assigned to it. This can happen if the configuration was not completed or if there was an oversight during the setup.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the search model or the ranking factors may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been changes in the underlying data model or the attributes available, it may lead to this error if the ranking factors are not updated accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ranking Factor Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP ESH configuration settings.
  Navigate to the ranking factors section and verify that the ranking factor in question has attributes assigned to it.
  If not, assign the appropriate attributes to the ranking factor.
  
  
  
  Update Request Fields:
  
  Ensure that the request fields in your search model are correctly configured to use the ranking factors.
  You may need to map the ranking factor attributes to the request fields explicitly.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Search Index:
  
  After making changes to the ranking factors or request fields, it may be necessary to rebuild the search index to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and ranking factors for detailed guidance on configuration and best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the search functionality works as expected and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Version Specifics: Ensure that you are aware of the specific version of SAP ESH you are using, as configurations and features may vary between versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2689 and ensure that your ranking factors are properly configured for use in SAP Enterprise Search.