How To Fix RSOBI_MF179 - Search for objects with the same ESR object reference

RSOBI_MF179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Search for objects with the same ESR object reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBI_MF179 - Search for objects with the same ESR object reference ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF179 typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Services or SAP BusinessObjects when there is an issue related to object references in the Enterprise Services Repository (ESR). This error indicates that there are multiple objects that share the same reference, which can lead to conflicts or confusion in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Object References: The primary cause of this error is the existence of multiple objects in the ESR that have the same reference. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect imports or migrations of objects.
  Manual creation of objects with the same identifiers.
  Issues during the transport of objects between different SAP systems.
  
  
  
  Inconsistent Metadata: If the metadata for objects is not consistent or has been corrupted, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If different versions of the same object are present and not properly managed, it can cause conflicts.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSOBI_MF179 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate