How To Fix DIAN_MSGS013 - Table &1 has entries. Migration is not possible.

DIAN_MSGS013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DIAN_MSGS - DIAN: Magnetic Media for Colombia

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Table &1 has entries. Migration is not possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DIAN_MSGS013 - Table &1 has entries. Migration is not possible. ?

  The SAP error message DIAN_MSGS013 indicates that a specific table (denoted as &1) contains entries, which prevents the migration process from proceeding. This error typically arises during data migration or system upgrades when certain tables are expected to be empty or in a specific state.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the specified table has existing entries that need to be addressed before migration can occur. This situation can arise due to:
  
  Data Residue: Previous data entries that were not cleared or archived.
  Incomplete Data Cleanup: Prior migration or upgrade processes may not have fully cleared the necessary tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly, leading to unexpected data retention.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DIAN_MSGS013 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Table: Check the error message for the specific table name (denoted as &1). This will help you understand which table is causing the issue.
  
  
  Analyze Table Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data