How To Fix >0579 - System error locking number range &1

>0579 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 579

• Message text: System error locking number range &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0579 - System error locking number range &1 ?

  The SAP error message 0579 ("System error locking number range &1") typically indicates that there is an issue with the number range object in SAP. This error occurs when the system is unable to lock the specified number range for a transaction, which can prevent the creation of new documents or records that rely on that number range.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Access: Multiple users or processes may be trying to access or modify the same number range simultaneously, leading to a locking conflict.
  System Lock: The number range object may be locked due to a previous transaction that did not release the lock properly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the number range settings or the number range object itself.
  Database Issues: Problems with the underlying database or its connectivity can also lead to locking issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If the error is due to concurrent access, waiting for a short period and then retrying the