How To Fix SM013 - Address number & with version '&' does not exist

SM013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SM - Address Definition/Administration

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Address number & with version '&' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SM013 - Address number & with version '&' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SM013 indicates that the address number specified does not exist in the system for the given version. This error typically occurs when trying to access or manipulate address data in SAP, such as when using transaction codes related to address management or customer/vendor master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Address Number: The address number you are trying to access does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Version: The version specified may not be valid or may not correspond to the address number.
  Data Deletion: The address record may have been deleted or not created properly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or manipulate the address data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the address from being recognized.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Address Number: Check if the address number you are using is correct. You can do this by searching for the address in the relevant transaction