How To Fix KW083 - Too much internal memory usage. No additional analysis possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Too much internal memory usage. No additional analysis possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW083 - Too much internal memory usage. No additional analysis possible ?

  The SAP error message KW083, which states "Too much internal memory usage. No additional analysis possible," typically indicates that the system has exceeded its allocated memory limits for processing a particular task or transaction. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during report generation, data processing, or when executing complex queries.
  Causes:
  
  High Data Volume: The operation being performed may involve processing a large volume of data, which can lead to excessive memory consumption.
  Inefficient Queries: Poorly optimized queries or reports that require significant resources can lead to memory issues.
  Configuration Limits: The SAP system may have configuration settings that limit the amount of memory allocated for certain operations.
  Memory Leaks: There may be issues in the code or custom developments that lead to memory leaks, causing the system to run out of available memory.
  Insufficient Hardware Resources: The underlying hardware may not have enough memory to handle the workload, especially in environments with high user activity or large datasets.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Optimize Queries/Reports: Review and optimize any custom queries or reports that are causing the issue. Ensure that they are efficient and only retrieve necessary data.
  Increase Memory Allocation: If possible, increase the memory allocation for the SAP system. This can be done by adjusting the instance profile parameters (e.g., abap/heap_area_total, abap/heap_area_dia, etc.).
  Check for Memory Leaks: Analyze custom code and ABAP programs for potential memory leaks. Use transaction ST22 (Dump Analysis) to check for short dumps related to memory issues.
  Use Background Processing: If the operation can be run in the background, consider scheduling it as a background job to reduce the load on the system.
  Monitor System Performance: Use transaction ST03N (Workload Analysis) to monitor system performance and identify any bottlenecks or high memory usage patterns.
  Upgrade Hardware: If the system frequently runs into memory issues, consider upgrading the hardware to provide more RAM or better performance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  ST22: For analyzing short dumps.
  SM37: For monitoring background jobs.
  ST03N: For workload analysis.
  SM51: For monitoring active application servers.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to memory management and performance tuning for specific recommendations and patches.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on memory management and performance optimization for best practices.
  
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or a technical consultant who can provide deeper insights into the specific configuration and performance of your SAP environment.