How To Fix 5M632 - Critical region could not be created

5M632 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5M - Error Messages for Denmark

• Message number: 632

• Message text: Critical region could not be created

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to store payroll results on the PBS server. When you
do so, the system also creates the file Inbound\Status\Semaphor.txt.
The system uses this file to check that the net result of the previous
run has already been imported. If this result is not present, the
system cannot post the data.
The system cannot create the file.

System Response

The system cancels the attempt to post the data.

How to fix this error?

Ensure there is sufficient storage space on the server. If so, you may
re-attempt to post the data.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5M632 - Details

• The SAP error message 5M632 - Critical region could not be created typically occurs in the context of SAP's background processing or when dealing with parallel processing. This error indicates that the system was unable to create a critical region, which is necessary for ensuring that certain operations are executed in a controlled manner, preventing conflicts or inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  Resource Limitations: The system may be running out of resources (e.g., memory, processes) that are required to create the critical region.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the system settings related to background processing or parallel processing.
  Locks: Existing locks on the resources that the critical region needs to access can prevent its creation.
  System Load: High system load or contention for resources can lead to this error, especially if many processes are trying to access the same resources simultaneously.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check System Resources: Monitor the system's resource usage (CPU, memory, etc.) to ensure that there are