How To Fix ITS118 - Available virtual memory

ITS118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ITS - Messages for Agent-Based ITS Monitor

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Available virtual memory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ITS118 - Available virtual memory ?

  The SAP error message ITS118, which refers to "Available virtual memory," typically indicates that the system is running low on virtual memory resources. This can lead to performance issues or even system crashes if not addressed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Virtual Memory: The system may not have enough virtual memory allocated to handle the current workload.
  Memory Leaks: Applications or processes may be consuming more memory than they should, leading to exhaustion of available memory.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured optimally for the workload it is handling.
  High Load: A sudden increase in user load or background processes can lead to high memory consumption.
  Operating System Limits: The underlying operating system may have limits on the amount of virtual memory that can be allocated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Virtual Memory:
  
  On Windows, you can increase the paging file size through System Properties > Advanced > Performance Settings > Advanced