How To Fix SY003 - Excessive memory request

SY003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Excessive memory request

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY003 - Excessive memory request ?

  The SAP error message SY003 Excessive memory request typically indicates that an ABAP program or transaction is trying to allocate more memory than is available or allowed in the SAP system. This can occur due to various reasons, such as inefficient coding, large data sets being processed, or system configuration limits.
  Causes:
  
  Large Data Processing: The program may be trying to load or process a large amount of data into memory, exceeding the limits set by the system.
  Inefficient Code: Poorly optimized ABAP code can lead to excessive memory usage, such as using large internal tables without proper handling.
  Configuration Limits: The SAP system may have memory limits set in the instance profile that restrict the amount of memory that can be allocated for certain operations.
  Memory Leaks: If there are memory leaks in the code, it can lead to excessive memory consumption over time.
  System Resource Constraints: The underlying hardware may not have enough physical