How To Fix RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME_DE009 - Insufficient memory on front-end machine for query result

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME_DE - Messages for BEx Analyzer with Original Language German

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Insufficient memory on front-end machine for query result

What causes this issue?

You have called a query but the result of the query is so big that there
is insufficient memory on your machine.

System Response

The connection to the BW server is terminated, and the query result is
not displayed.

How to fix this error?

Change the request so that the result can be stored in the main memory.
You can do this by restricting the selection or removing drilldowns.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME_DE009 - Insufficient memory on front-end machine for query result ?

  The SAP error message RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME_DE009 indicates that there is insufficient memory on the front-end machine to handle the query result when exporting data to Excel. This typically occurs when the dataset being exported is large, and the front-end system (the user's machine) does not have enough memory resources to process it.
  Causes:
  
  Large Dataset: The query result set is too large for the available memory on the front-end machine.
  Excel Limitations: Excel has its own limitations regarding the number of rows and columns it can handle, which can lead to memory issues.
  System Resources: The front-end machine may have limited RAM or other resource constraints that prevent it from processing large datasets.
  Excel Version: Older versions of Excel may have lower limits on the amount of data they can handle compared to newer versions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Reduce Dataset Size:
  
  Modify the query to limit the number of rows or columns being exported. You can apply filters or aggregate data to reduce the size.
  Use pagination or export data in smaller chunks.
  
  
  
  Increase Front-End Resources:
  
  Close other applications running on the front-end machine to free up memory.
  Upgrade the RAM on the front-end machine if possible.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Formats:
  
  Instead of exporting directly to Excel, consider exporting the data to a CSV file or another format that may handle larger datasets more efficiently.
  Use SAP BusinessObjects or other reporting tools that can handle larger datasets more effectively.
  
  
  
  Upgrade Excel:
  
  If using an older version of Excel, consider upgrading to a newer version that can handle larger datasets and has improved memory management.
  
  
  
  Check Excel Settings:
  
  Ensure that Excel is configured correctly and that there are no add-ins or settings that might be consuming additional memory.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Analysis for Office:
  
  If available, consider using SAP Analysis for Office, which is designed to handle larger datasets and provides better integration with SAP BW queries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  System Requirements: Review the system requirements for both SAP and Excel to ensure compatibility and optimal performance.
  Performance Tuning: Consider performance tuning on the SAP side, such as optimizing the query or the underlying data model to improve efficiency.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to mitigate the RSR_EXCEL_RUNTIME_DE009 error and successfully export your query results.