How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2781 - Node field &3 (object type &1, node &2) cannot be of type &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 781

• Message text: Node field &3 (object type &1, node &2) cannot be of type &4

What causes this issue?

Request fields can only be assigned to ranking factor attributes if they
are not of type &v4&.
Node field &v3& of node &v2& of object type &v1& is assigned to a
request field which itself is assigned to a ranking factor attribute. So
the node field must not be of type &v2&.

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_RP2781 - Node field &3 (object type &1, node &2) cannot be of type &4 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2781 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or the SAP Business Suite when there is an issue with the object model configuration. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the expected data type for a specific node field in the object model.
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The object type or node is configured incorrectly in the object model, leading to a mismatch between the expected and actual data types.
  Data Type Mismatch: The node field is defined with a data type that does not match the expected type for the object type specified.
  Changes in Object Model: If there have been recent changes to the object model or the underlying data structure, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Transport Issues: If the object model was transported from one system to another, there may be discrepancies in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., ES_MAINTAIN_OBJECT_MODEL) to review the configuration of the object model.
  Verify that the node field is correctly defined and matches the expected data type for the specified object type.
  
  
  
  Review Data Types:
  
  Ensure that the data types for the node field and the object type are compatible. You may need to adjust the data type in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Adjust the Node:
  
  If the node is incorrectly defined, consider recreating it with the correct data type or adjusting the existing configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Recent Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the object model, review those changes to identify any potential issues that may have caused the error.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the object model was transported, ensure that all necessary components and dependencies were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object model and error message for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data types, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ES_MAINTAIN_OBJECT_MODEL for managing object models.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2781 for any known issues or patches.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2781 error in your SAP system.