How To Fix SY004 - Roll storage of length & not available

SY004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Roll storage of length & not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY004 - Roll storage of length & not available ?

  The SAP error message "SY004 Roll storage of length & not available" typically indicates that the system is unable to allocate the required roll area (memory) for the user session. This can happen for several reasons, including insufficient memory allocation for the SAP instance or configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Roll Memory: The roll memory allocated to the SAP instance is not sufficient to handle the current workload or user sessions.
  
  Configuration Issues: The parameters for roll memory in the SAP profile may not be set correctly.
  High User Load: A sudden increase in the number of users or processes can lead to exhaustion of available roll memory.
  Memory Leaks: There may be memory leaks in the application or in custom code that is consuming more memory than expected.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Roll Memory:
  
  You can increase the roll memory by adjusting the profile parameters in the instance profile. Look for the parameters rdisp/roll_area and rdisp/roll_max_sess and increase their values.
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