00272 - Insufficient memory: Include menu & & cannot be included

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Insufficient memory: Include menu & & cannot be included

What causes this issue?

The memory area of the Basis software for the GUI status is too small
for the requested status. In other words, the requested status contains
include menus which can no longer be (completely) inserted.

System Response

You can continue processing, although the include menus are not
available.

How to fix this error?

The system administrator should increase the size of profile parameter
"ztta/cua_area". Ensure that profile parameter "ztta/short_area" is at
least six times as large as "ztta/cua_area".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00272 - Insufficient memory: Include menu & & cannot be included ?

  The SAP error message "00272 Insufficient memory: Include menu & & cannot be included" typically indicates that the system has run out of memory resources while trying to include a specific menu or program. This can happen for various reasons, including system configuration issues, memory allocation settings, or the complexity of the program being executed.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The SAP system may not have enough memory allocated to handle the current workload or the specific program being executed.
  Large Program Size: The program or include being processed may be too large or complex, exceeding the memory limits set in the system.
  System Configuration: The configuration settings for memory management in the SAP system may not be optimized.
  High Load on the System: If the system is under heavy load with many users or processes running simultaneously, it may lead to memory exhaustion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Memory Allocation:
  
  Check and increase the memory settings in the SAP profile parameters. Key parameters to look at include abap/heap_area_dia, abap/heap_area_nondia, and abap/heap_area_total.
  You can adjust these parameters in the instance profile and restart the instance for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Optimize Programs:
  
  Review the program or include that is causing the error. If possible, optimize the code to reduce memory consumption.
  Break down large programs into smaller, more manageable pieces if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check System Load:
  
  Monitor the system load and performance. If the system is heavily loaded, consider scheduling resource-intensive jobs during off-peak hours or increasing system resources (CPU, memory).
  
  
  
  Review Background Jobs:
  
  Check for any background jobs that may be consuming excessive memory and adjust their scheduling or resource allocation.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SM51 to check the status of application servers and ST02 to monitor memory usage.
  System Monitoring: Use transaction SM66 to monitor global work processes and identify any bottlenecks.
  Performance Tuning: Regularly perform system performance tuning and maintenance to ensure optimal operation.
  
  By addressing the memory allocation and optimizing the programs, you should be able to resolve the error and improve the overall performance of your SAP system.