How To Fix D3041 - RFC: No more buffer space left in Shared Memory

D3041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D3 - CCMS - DB2 on OS390

• Message number: 041

• Message text: RFC: No more buffer space left in Shared Memory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D3041 - RFC: No more buffer space left in Shared Memory ?

  The SAP error message D3041 RFC: No more buffer space left in Shared Memory typically indicates that the shared memory allocated for the SAP system has been exhausted. This can occur due to various reasons, such as high load on the system, insufficient memory allocation, or memory leaks in the application.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Shared Memory Allocation: The shared memory settings in the SAP system may not be configured to handle the current load.
  High Load: A sudden increase in the number of users or processes can lead to the exhaustion of available shared memory.
  Memory Leaks: Certain applications or processes may not be releasing memory properly, leading to a gradual depletion of available memory.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the SAP instance parameters related to memory management.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Shared Memory Allocation:
  
  You can increase the shared memory allocation by adjusting the parameters in the instance profile. Look for parameters like rfc/Max_Connections, abap/heap_area_total, and abap/heap_area_dia.
  Use transaction RZ10 to