How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2718 - Ranking factor = &1 and application object type id =&2 is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Ranking factor = &1 and application object type id =&2 is not possible

What causes this issue?

Ranking factors have two key fields: The ranking factor id and the
application object type id. It is possible to specify texts for a
ranking factor id and an application object type id separately.
Ranking factors with factor id &v1& carry the texts of the application
object type that is specified in the corresponding key field.
Ranking factors with application object type &v2& carry the texts of the
ranking factor id that is specified in the corresponding key field.
It is not possible to have factor id &v1& and application object type id
is &v2& at the same time.

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?

Adjust your input accordingly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2718 - Ranking factor = &1 and application object type id =&2 is not possible ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2718 typically occurs in the context of SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA when there is an issue with the configuration of ranking factors for search applications. This error indicates that the specified ranking factor and application object type ID combination is not valid or not possible.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Ranking Factor: The ranking factor specified in the error message may not be defined or may not be applicable for the given application object type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the search application settings or in the ranking factors defined for the object type.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or object types may lead to inconsistencies in the ranking factors.
  Missing or Incorrect Mapping: The mapping between the ranking factors and the application object types may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Ranking Factors: Verify that the ranking factor specified in the error message is valid for the application object type. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for the search application and ensure that the ranking factors are correctly defined and mapped to the appropriate object types.
  Update Object Types: If there have been changes to the object types or data model, ensure that the ranking factors are updated accordingly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for Enterprise Search or the specific application you are working with to understand the valid combinations of ranking factors and object types.
  Testing: After making changes, test the search functionality to ensure that the error is resolved and that the ranking factors are working as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EHS_SEARCH or EHS_ADMIN for managing search configurations.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for additional context around the error, which may help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.