How To Fix ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2893 - Request field cannot be flagged as a facet because it is of type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 893

• Message text: Request field cannot be flagged as a facet because it is of type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2893 - Request field cannot be flagged as a facet because it is of type &1 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_OM_OBJ_MODEL_RP2893 indicates that a request field cannot be flagged as a facet because it is of a specific type that is not supported for faceting in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) or SAP HANA Search.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to configure a search model or a search request in SAP ESH and try to mark a field as a facet, but the field's data type is not compatible with faceting. Common incompatible types include complex types, binary types, or other non-scalar types that cannot be used for filtering or categorization in search results.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Type: Review the data type of the field you are trying to flag as a facet. Ensure that it is a scalar type (e.g., string, integer, date) that is supported for faceting.
  
  
  Modify the Field: If the field is