How To Fix CFD_DDIC_ADAPTER013 - Append Adapter: Append &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_DDIC_ADAPTER - Custom Fields: CDS Adapter

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Append Adapter: Append &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_DDIC_ADAPTER013 - Append Adapter: Append &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message CFD_DDIC_ADAPTER013, which states "Append Adapter: Append &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of Data Dictionary (DDIC) operations, particularly when working with append structures in ABAP Dictionary.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that you are trying to create an append structure for a database table or a structure that already has an append with the same name. In SAP, append structures are used to add fields to existing database tables without modifying the original table structure. If an append structure with the same name already exists for the specified table, the system will raise this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Appends:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11).
  Enter the name of the table or structure you are trying to append to.
  Click on the "Display" button.
  Navigate to the "Append Structures" tab to see if an append structure with the same name already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Append:
  
  If an append structure with the same name exists and you need to modify it, you can do so by selecting it and making the necessary changes.
  If the existing append structure is not needed, you can delete it (ensure that this does not affect any dependent objects).
  
  
  
  Use a Different Name:
  
  If you are creating a new append structure and the existing one is required, consider using a different name for your new append structure.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and the append structure was created in another system (like a quality or production system), ensure that the transport requests are correctly managed and that you are not duplicating efforts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on append structures and their usage.
  Naming Conventions: Follow SAP naming conventions for append structures to avoid conflicts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CFD_DDIC_ADAPTER013 error and successfully manage your append structures in SAP.