How To Fix ADW027 - Not enough memory available; reduce the amount of selections

ADW027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ADW - Advanced Developer Workplace

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Not enough memory available; reduce the amount of selections

What causes this issue?

The memory space for the new index exceeds the range available in shared
objects <DS:TRAN.SHMA>(transaction SHMA)</>.
You have two options:
a) Reduce the selection for indexing
b) Reserve more memory space for shared objects; to do so, contact your
system administrator

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ADW027 - Not enough memory available; reduce the amount of selections ?

  The SAP error message ADW027 indicates that there is not enough memory available to process the current request, particularly when dealing with large datasets or complex queries. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when using the Analysis for Office tool, where large amounts of data are being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Large Data Volume: The query or report is trying to retrieve or process a large volume of data that exceeds the available memory.
  Complex Queries: The complexity of the query, including multiple selections, filters, or calculations, can lead to high memory consumption.
  System Configuration: The SAP system may not be optimally configured for memory usage, or the server may have limited physical memory resources.
  Concurrent Users: High concurrent usage of the system can lead to memory contention, reducing the available memory for individual queries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reduce Data Selection:
  
  Limit the number of records being retrieved by applying more specific filters or selections.
  Use