How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2846 - &1: Model &2 exists already

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 846

• Message text: &1: Model &2 exists already

What causes this issue?

Attribute &V1& has a domain which would qualify for a Technical Model.
From the domain, the ID of the Technical Model is derived. Here, a model
&V2& - which is not compatible with the Technical Model attempted to be
generated - does already exist.

System Response

The Technical Model cannot be generated.

How to fix this error?

You can rename model &V2& so that a new attempt to generate the
Technical Model will succeed.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2846 - &1: Model &2 exists already ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2846 indicates that there is an attempt to create or register a model in the Enterprise Search (ESH) framework, but a model with the same name or identifier already exists in the system. This can occur during the configuration of search models or when trying to import or activate a model that has already been defined.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Model Name: The most common cause is that a model with the same name or identifier already exists in the system.
  Incomplete Deletion: If a model was previously deleted but not completely removed from the system, it may still be recognized as existing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration or setup of the ESH models that lead to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Models: 
  
  Go to the ESH model management transaction (e.g., /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE or similar) and check the list of existing models to see if the model you are trying to create already exists.
  If it does, consider using that existing model instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Rename the New Model: 
  
  If you need to create a new model, consider renaming it to avoid the conflict with the existing model.
  
  
  
  Delete the Existing Model: 
  
  If the existing model is no longer needed, you can delete it. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations and that the model is not in use before deletion.
  
  
  
  Check for Incomplete Deletions: 
  
  If you suspect that a model was not completely deleted, you may need to perform a cleanup or check for any remnants of the model in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation related to ESH and model management for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  System Logs: 
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might 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 found effective.
  Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.