How To Fix ESH_DB033 - The runtime load's memory consumption is critical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_DB - ES: Dashboard

• Message number: 033

• Message text: The runtime load's memory consumption is critical

What causes this issue?

The free portion of the memory reserved for the Shared Memory is growing
critically small (at least on the current application server).

System Response

There is the risk of various areas in the Shared Memory starting to
supplant each other, and being rebuilt, all the time. As rebuilding
takes time, the performance of any of the involved applications will be
negatively impacted. Searching is virtually not possible any more.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings of the Shared Memory. Consider enlarging the memory
space reserved for the Shared Memory.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_DB033 - The runtime load's memory consumption is critical ?

  The SAP error message ESH_DB033 indicates that the memory consumption of the runtime load process is critical. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) or when dealing with large data sets during indexing or data retrieval processes.
  Cause:
  
  High Data Volume: The error often arises when the volume of data being processed exceeds the available memory resources.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for memory allocation in the SAP system can lead to insufficient memory for the runtime load.
  Resource Limitations: The underlying hardware may not have enough RAM or CPU resources to handle the current workload.
  Long-running Queries: Inefficient queries or processes that take a long time to execute can consume excessive memory.
  Memory Leaks: There may be memory leaks in the application or in the underlying database that lead to increased memory consumption over time.
  
  Solution:
  
  Monitor Memory Usage: Use transaction codes like ST02 (Tune Summary) and ST03 (Workload Analysis) to monitor memory usage and identify bottlenecks.
  Increase Memory Allocation: Adjust the memory settings in the SAP profile parameters (e.g., abap/heap_area_total, abap/heap_area_dia, etc.) to allocate more memory to the application server.
  Optimize Queries: Review and optimize any long-running queries or processes that may be consuming excessive memory.
  Check for Updates: Ensure that your SAP system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as these may contain performance improvements and bug fixes.
  Scale Hardware Resources: If the issue persists, consider upgrading the hardware (e.g., adding more RAM or CPU resources) to better handle the workload.
  Review Background Jobs: Check for any background jobs that may be running concurrently and consuming memory. Staggering these jobs can help manage memory usage.
  Database Tuning: Perform database tuning to optimize performance and reduce memory consumption during data retrieval and indexing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to ESH and memory management for specific recommendations and fixes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Enterprise Search and memory management best practices.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage SAP support for further assistance.