How To Fix FINB_PR013 - Persistence table &1 already contains field &2

FINB_PR013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_PR - Persistence Manager

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Persistence table &1 already contains field &2

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_PR013 - Persistence table &1 already contains field &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINB_PR013 indicates that there is an issue with the persistence table in the context of the Financial Accounting (FI) module, specifically related to the Business Partner (BP) or Financial Master Data. The message states that the persistence table already contains a field that you are trying to add or modify.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to add a field to a persistence table that already exists in that table.
  There may be a mismatch in the data model or configuration where the system expects a certain field to be present, but it is either not configured correctly or is being duplicated.
  There could be an inconsistency in the data dictionary or the underlying database schema.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FINB_PR013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Data Model: Review the data model for the persistence table in question. Ensure that the field you are trying to add