How To Fix SO579 - You do not have a 32-bit Windows interface; entry is ignored

SO579 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 579

• Message text: You do not have a 32-bit Windows interface; entry is ignored

What causes this issue?

The setting "Do not display general header when creating RAW documents"
only has an effect if you are using a Windows 32-bit user interface, as
only here can a specific editor be started for creating documents.

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

You are using a Windows 32-bit user interface if you are using Windows
NT 4.0 or Windows 95 on your computer.
The general header when creating documents is a window allowing the
user to determine certain properties of a document. When using the RTF
editor for 32-bit user interfaces, certain properties of a document
cannot be set or are not necessary.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Cancel the selection if you are not working with one of the above
operating systems or have not set the RTF editor for these interfaces.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO579 - You do not have a 32-bit Windows interface; entry is ignored ?

  The SAP error message SO579, which states "You do not have a 32-bit Windows interface; entry is ignored," typically occurs when there is an attempt to use a 32-bit interface or functionality on a system that is running a 64-bit version of Windows. This error is often related to the SAP GUI (Graphical User Interface) or other SAP components that may not be compatible with the 64-bit environment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatibility: The SAP GUI or other components being used are 32-bit applications, and the system is running a 64-bit version of Windows.
  
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system may be configured to use a 32-bit interface, but the client or server environment does not support it.
  Missing Components: Required 32-bit libraries or components may not be installed on the 64-bit system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Install the Correct Version of SAP GUI:
  
  Ensure that you have the correct version of SAP GUI installed. If you are on a 64-bit Windows system, you