How To Fix DBOSC421 - Error while generating new ID; unable to save ID counter on database

DBOSC421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Error while generating new ID; unable to save ID counter on database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC421 - Error while generating new ID; unable to save ID counter on database ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC421 indicates that there is an issue with generating a new ID due to a failure in saving the ID counter to the database. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to create a new identifier (like a document number, order number, etc.) but encounters a problem with the database.
  Causes:
  
  Database Locking Issues: The ID counter table may be locked by another transaction, preventing the current transaction from updating it.
  Database Connection Problems: There may be issues with the connection to the database, such as network problems or database server downtime.
  Insufficient Database Permissions: The user or application may not have the necessary permissions to update the ID counter in the database.
  Database Corruption: There could be corruption in the database that is preventing the ID counter from being updated.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or database can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
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