How To Fix /SAPAPO/ND401 - Error during allocation of memory space

/SAPAPO/ND401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/ND -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Error during allocation of memory space

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND401 - Error during allocation of memory space ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/ND401 Error during allocation of memory space typically indicates that the system is unable to allocate the required memory for a process in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This can occur due to various reasons, including insufficient memory resources, configuration issues, or system limitations.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Memory: The most common cause is that the SAP system does not have enough memory allocated to handle the current workload.
  Memory Configuration: Incorrect configuration of the SAP memory parameters (like abap/heap_area_total, abap/heap_area_dia, etc.) can lead to memory allocation issues.
  High Load: A sudden increase in workload or data volume can lead to memory exhaustion.
  Memory Leaks: Certain processes or custom code may have memory leaks, consuming more memory than necessary.
  System Limits: The underlying operating system or database may have limits on memory usage that are being exceeded.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Memory Allocation:
  
  Review and increase the memory parameters in the SAP profile. You can adjust