How To Fix RT885 - Current use of Extended global memory [%]

RT885 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 885

• Message text: Current use of Extended global memory [%]

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RT885 - Current use of Extended global memory [%] ?

  The SAP error message RT885 indicates that the current use of Extended Global Memory (EGM) has reached a certain threshold, which can lead to performance issues or even system instability if not addressed. This message is typically related to the configuration and management of memory resources in an SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  High Memory Usage: The primary cause of this error is that the Extended Global Memory is being utilized heavily, which can occur due to:
  
  Large data processing tasks.
  Inefficient memory management in the application.
  Insufficient memory allocation for the SAP instance.
  Memory leaks in custom code or third-party add-ons.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for memory allocation may not be optimized for the workload, leading to excessive use of EGM.
  
  
  System Load: Increased user activity or background jobs can lead to higher memory consumption.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Monitor Memory Usage: Use transaction codes like ST02 (Tune Summary) and ST03 (Workload Analysis) to monitor memory usage and identify any bottlenecks or high