How To Fix AD473 - Client field already exists in table &

AD473 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Client field already exists in table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD473 - Client field already exists in table & ?

  The SAP error message AD473 indicates that there is an issue with the client field in a specific table. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to create or modify a table that already has a client field defined, or when there is an inconsistency in the table definition regarding the client field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Client Field: The error occurs when you try to add a client field (usually the field MANDT) to a table that already has it defined.
  Table Modification: If you are trying to modify a table structure (for example, adding a new field) and the client field is already present, this error will be triggered.
  Transport Issues: Sometimes, this error can arise due to inconsistencies in transport requests, where the same table structure is being modified in different systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Definition: Verify the structure of the table in question using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary). Ensure that the client