How To Fix /CDBASIS/MSG892 - MEMSTAT: &1 byte used in session

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CDBASIS/MSG -

• Message number: 892

• Message text: MEMSTAT: &1 byte used in session

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CDBASIS/MSG892 - MEMSTAT: &1 byte used in session ?

  The SAP error message /CDBASIS/MSG892 MEMSTAT: &1 byte used in session indicates that a specific session in the SAP system is consuming a significant amount of memory. This can lead to performance issues or even session termination if the memory usage exceeds certain thresholds.
  Cause:
  
  
  High Memory Consumption: The session is using a large amount of memory, which could be due to:
  
  Inefficient coding in ABAP programs.
  Large internal tables or data structures being processed.
  Memory leaks in custom programs or transactions.
  High volume of data being processed in a single session.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The system parameters related to memory allocation may not be optimally configured, leading to excessive memory usage in certain sessions.
  
  
  Concurrent Users: A high number of concurrent users or sessions can lead to increased memory usage, especially if they are running memory-intensive transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Analyze Memory Usage:
  
  Use transaction SM04 to monitor user sessions and their memory consumption.
  Use transaction ST02 (Tune Summary) to check for memory bottlenecks and analyze memory usage patterns.
  
  
  
  Optimize ABAP Code:
  
  Review and optimize any custom ABAP programs that are consuming excessive memory.
  Avoid using large internal tables or consider using more efficient data structures.
  Implement pagination or batch processing for large datasets.
  
  
  
  Adjust System Parameters:
  
  Review and adjust the SAP memory parameters (e.g., abap/heap_area_dia, abap/heap_area_nondia, etc.) in transaction RZ10 to ensure they are set appropriately for your workload.
  
  
  
  Session Management:
  
  Encourage users to log off when they are done with their sessions to free up memory.
  Implement session timeouts for inactive sessions.
  
  
  
  Monitor and Tune:
  
  Continuously monitor memory usage and performance metrics to identify trends and potential issues.
  Use tools like ST03N (Workload Analysis) to analyze performance and memory usage over time.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to memory consumption or provide patches for known bugs.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on memory management and performance tuning for best practices.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it is impacting system performance significantly.
  
  By following these steps, you can identify the root cause of the memory usage and implement solutions to mitigate the issue.