How To Fix 00850 - Total size of extended memory

00850 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Total size of extended memory

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00850 - Details

• The SAP error message "00850 Total size of extended memory" typically indicates that the system has reached the limit of the extended memory allocation for the SAP application server. This can occur when the memory settings are not configured properly or when the workload on the server exceeds the available memory resources.
  
  Cause:
  
  Memory Configuration: The extended memory settings in the SAP system may not be configured correctly, leading to insufficient memory allocation for the processes.
  High Workload: A sudden increase in the number of users or processes can lead to high memory consumption, causing the system to run out of extended memory.
  Memory Leaks: Certain programs or transactions may have memory leaks, consuming more memory over time and leading to exhaustion of available resources.
  System Limits: The operating system or database may have limits on the amount of memory that can be allocated to a single process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Memory Parameters:
  
  Use transaction code RZ10 to adjust