How To Fix RT860 - Number of Virtual CPUs

RT860 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 860

• Message text: Number of Virtual CPUs

What causes this issue?

Denotes the number of virtual CPUs defined for the partition and
represents the level of processor concurrency.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT860 - Number of Virtual CPUs ?

  The SAP error message RT860 typically relates to issues with the number of virtual CPUs (vCPUs) allocated to an SAP system running on a virtualized environment. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during system installation, configuration, or while trying to start the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient vCPUs: The number of virtual CPUs allocated to the SAP instance may be below the minimum required for the specific SAP application or version.
  Exceeding Limits: The number of vCPUs may exceed the maximum limit allowed by the SAP kernel or the underlying virtualization platform.
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the SAP profile or the virtualization settings can lead to this error.
  Licensing Issues: Sometimes, licensing restrictions may limit the number of vCPUs that can be used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific version you are using to determine the minimum and maximum vCPU requirements.
  Adjust vCPU Allocation:
  If the number of vCPUs is