How To Fix /SAPAPO/SNPOPT273 - Not enough memory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SNPOPT -

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Not enough memory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT273 - Not enough memory ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SNPOPT273 Not enough memory typically indicates that the system has run out of memory while trying to execute a specific operation in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This can occur during various processes, such as planning runs, optimization, or data processing tasks.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The SAP system may not have enough memory allocated to handle the current workload.
  Large Data Volume: The operation may involve processing a large volume of data, which exceeds the available memory.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for memory management in SAP.
  Background Jobs: Running multiple background jobs simultaneously can lead to memory exhaustion.
  Memory Leaks: There may be memory leaks in the application or in custom code that is being executed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Memory Allocation:
  
  Adjust the instance profile parameters to allocate more memory to the SAP system. Key parameters include abap/heap_area_total, abap/heap_area_dia, and abap/heap_area_nondia.
  You can do this by accessing the instance profile in transaction RZ10 and modifying the parameters accordingly.
  
  
  
  Optimize Data Processing:
  
  If possible, reduce the size of the data being processed in the operation. This can be done by filtering data or breaking down the task into smaller chunks.
  
  
  
  Check Background Jobs:
  
  Monitor and manage background jobs to ensure that they are not consuming excessive memory. You can use transaction SM37 to check the status of background jobs.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the APO system to ensure they are optimized for your specific workload.
  
  
  
  System Monitoring:
  
  Use transaction ST02 (Tune Summary) to monitor memory usage and identify any potential bottlenecks.
  Use transaction SM04 to check user sessions and their memory consumption.
  
  
  
  Upgrade Hardware:
  
  If the system consistently runs out of memory, consider upgrading the hardware resources (RAM) of the server hosting the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches and updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RZ10 (Profile Maintenance), SM37 (Job Monitoring), ST02 (Tune Summary), and SM04 (User Overview).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation for memory management and performance tuning in the APO module.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the memory issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the memory-related error in your SAP APO system.