How To Fix /SAPAPO/OPT_VSR_MSG002 - Canceled due to insufficient memory. Current memory consumption: &1 MB

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OPT_VSR_MSG -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Canceled due to insufficient memory. Current memory consumption: &1 MB

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OPT_VSR_MSG002 - Canceled due to insufficient memory. Current memory consumption: &1 MB ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OPT_VSR_MSG002 indicates that a process in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module has been canceled due to insufficient memory. This typically occurs during optimization runs or planning processes that require more memory than is currently available on the system.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The system may not have enough memory allocated to handle the data being processed.
  Large Data Volume: The size of the data being processed (e.g., large planning areas, numerous products, or complex constraints) may exceed the available memory.
  Memory Leaks: There could be memory leaks in the application or other processes consuming memory excessively.
  System Configuration: The SAP system may not be optimally configured for the workload, leading to memory shortages.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Memory Allocation:
  
  Adjust the memory settings in the SAP profile parameters. You can increase the abap/heap_area_total and abap/heap_area_dia parameters to allocate more memory for ABAP processes.
  Consider increasing the rdisp/PG_MAXFS parameter to allow more memory for the dialog work processes.
  
  
  
  Optimize Data Volume:
  
  Reduce the size of the data being processed by filtering unnecessary data or breaking down the optimization runs into smaller batches.
  Review the planning area and ensure that only relevant data is included in the optimization process.
  
  
  
  Monitor and Manage Memory Usage:
  
  Use transaction codes like SM04 or ST02 to monitor memory usage and identify any processes that are consuming excessive memory.
  Check for long-running processes that may be holding onto memory unnecessarily.
  
  
  
  System Upgrade:
  
  If the current hardware is insufficient, consider upgrading the server's RAM or moving to a more powerful server to handle larger workloads.
  
  
  
  Review and Optimize Code:
  
  If custom code is involved in the planning process, review it for efficiency and potential memory leaks.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional recommendations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use ST02 (Tune Summary) to analyze memory usage and SM66 (Global Work Process Overview) to monitor processes across the system.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on memory management in SAP systems.
  Performance Tuning: Consider engaging with SAP Basis or performance tuning experts to analyze and optimize the system configuration.
  
  By addressing the memory allocation and optimizing the data being processed, you can resolve the error and improve the performance of your SAP APO system.