How To Fix SO013 - Database error for <&> <&>

SO013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Database error for <&> <&>

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.

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SO013 - Details

• The SAP error message SO013, which indicates a "Database error for <&> <&>", typically occurs when there is an issue with the database that SAP is trying to access. This error can arise from various underlying causes, and the specific details in the error message (the placeholders <&> <&>) usually provide more context about the nature of the database error.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Database Connectivity Issues: There may be a problem with the connection between the SAP application and the database server.
  Database Locking: The database might be locked due to a long-running transaction or a deadlock situation.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be corruption in the database or issues with the data being accessed.
  Insufficient Resources: The database server may be running out of resources (e.g., memory, disk space).
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the database can lead to errors.
  Database Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance tasks or backups might be affecting the database's