How To Fix 5W180 - Number range intervals can only be activated in the appropriate system

5W180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Number range intervals can only be activated in the appropriate system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W180 - Number range intervals can only be activated in the appropriate system ?

  The SAP error message 5W180 indicates that there is an issue with activating number range intervals in the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to activate a number range interval in a system that is not appropriate for that action, such as a system that is not in the correct status (e.g., a development system trying to activate a number range in a production environment).
  
  Cause:
  
  System Type: The error often occurs when you are trying to activate number range intervals in a system that is not configured to allow such changes. For example, you might be in a production system where changes to number ranges are restricted.
  Transport Issues: If you are trying to transport number range intervals from one system to another, the target system may not be set up to accept those changes.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations can also lead to this error, as certain actions may