How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2708 - Maintenance type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 708

• Message text: Maintenance type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2708 - Maintenance type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2708, which states "Maintenance type &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or Object Model. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a maintenance type that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Maintenance Type: The specified maintenance type (represented by &1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or because the maintenance type was never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system might be configured incorrectly, leading to the reference of a non-existent maintenance type.
  Transport Issues: If the maintenance type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Maintenance Types: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where maintenance types are defined. Verify if the maintenance type you are trying to use exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Maintenance Type:
  
  If the maintenance type is missing, create a new maintenance type in the configuration settings.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Review the customizing settings related to the object model and ensure that all required configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If the maintenance type was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport request to ensure it was included and properly imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), or SE80 (Object Navigator) to help you navigate through the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or the specific maintenance type for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.