How To Fix /SCMTMS/LSO001 - Canceled due to insufficient memory; current memory consumption: &1 MB

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/LSO -

• Message number: 001

• 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 /SCMTMS/LSO001 - Canceled due to insufficient memory; current memory consumption: &1 MB ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/LSO001 Canceled due to insufficient memory; current memory consumption: &1 MB indicates that a process in the SAP system has been terminated because it exceeded the available memory resources. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during data processing, report generation, or when executing certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The SAP system may not have enough memory allocated to handle the current workload.
  High Data Volume: The process may be trying to handle a large volume of data, which requires more memory than is currently available.
  Memory Leaks: There could be a memory leak in the application or in custom code that is consuming more memory over time.
  Configuration Issues: The system parameters related to memory management may not be optimally configured.
  Concurrent Processes: Multiple processes running simultaneously may be consuming memory resources, leading to insufficient memory for new requests.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  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 programs.
  Consider increasing the rdisp/PG_MAXFS parameter if applicable.
  
  
  
  Optimize Code:
  
  Review custom ABAP code for efficiency. Look for opportunities to optimize memory usage, such as using more efficient data structures or reducing the amount of data processed at once.
  
  
  
  Batch Processing:
  
  If the process is handling a large volume of data, consider breaking it into smaller batches to reduce memory consumption.
  
  
  
  Monitor Memory Usage:
  
  Use transaction codes like ST02 (Tune Summary) and SM04 (User Overview) to monitor memory usage and identify any processes that are consuming excessive memory.
  
  
  
  Check for Memory Leaks:
  
  Analyze the system for potential memory leaks, especially in custom developments. Use tools like the ABAP Memory Inspector to identify and fix leaks.
  
  
  
  System Upgrade:
  
  If the system is consistently running out of memory, consider upgrading the hardware or moving to a more powerful server.
  
  
  
  Review Background Jobs:
  
  Check if there are any background jobs that are consuming a lot of memory and adjust their scheduling or resource allocation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to memory management and performance tuning for specific recommendations and patches.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community for insights and shared experiences from other users who may have faced similar issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on memory management and performance optimization for best practices.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the memory-related error and improve the performance of your SAP system.