How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2796 - The ranking factor cannot be given a package

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 796

• Message text: The ranking factor cannot be given a package

What causes this issue?

The ranking factor uses parameters that have no package assignment. If a
ranking factor has a package assignment all parameters that are used by
the ranking factor must have a package assignment too.

System Response

The package cannot be assigned to the ranking factor.

How to fix this error?

Remove the parameters without package assignment from the ranking factor
or if possible assign a package to the parameters first.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2796 - The ranking factor cannot be given a package ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2796 with the description "The ranking factor cannot be given a package" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or SAP HANA Search functionalities. This error indicates that there is an issue with how ranking factors are being defined or used in the search model.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The ranking factor may have been incorrectly configured in the search model. This can happen if the ranking factor is set to be part of a package, which is not allowed.
  Model Definition Issues: The search model may not be properly defined, leading to conflicts in how ranking factors are assigned.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues with the version of SAP you are using, especially if there have been recent updates or changes to the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ranking Factor Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the search model in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the ranking factors are not assigned to a package. They should be defined at the appropriate level without being encapsulated in a package.
  
  
  
  Review Search Model Definition:
  
  Verify the overall definition of the search model. Ensure that all components, including ranking factors, are correctly defined and do not conflict with each other.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search or HANA Search to understand the correct configuration of ranking factors and search models.
  
  
  
  System Update:
  
  If you suspect that the issue is related to a version compatibility problem, check for any available updates or patches for your SAP system that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the problem persists after checking the configuration and documentation, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details about your configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to the error message or the components involved. SAP Notes often provide specific fixes or workarounds for known issues.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed. Other users may have encountered the same error and found solutions.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to experiment with different configurations without affecting the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.