How To Fix RT238 - Monitoring object: commit charge

RT238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RT - Monitoring infrastructure MSG and alert texts

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Monitoring object: commit charge

What causes this issue?

The commit charge is the complete memory (physical and virtual), that
is used by programs or by the operating system. The term is used in the
Windows NT Task Manager, and its maximum value should be smaller than
the available main memory.

System Response

If the commit charge is larger than the main memory, the performance
suffers due to increased paging.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT238 - Monitoring object: commit charge ?

  The SAP error message RT238, which refers to "Monitoring object: commit charge," typically indicates an issue related to memory management within the SAP system. This error is often associated with the system's inability to allocate sufficient memory for its operations, which can lead to performance degradation or even system crashes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The SAP system may not have enough memory allocated to handle the current workload, leading to a high commit charge.
  Memory Leaks: There may be memory leaks in the application or in the underlying database, causing the system to consume more memory over time.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the SAP memory parameters (like abap/heap_area_total, abap/heap_area_dia, etc.) can lead to inefficient memory usage.
  High Workload: A sudden increase in user activity or background jobs can lead to a spike in memory usage.
  Database Issues: Problems with the database, such as inefficient queries or locks, can also contribute to high memory usage.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Monitor Memory