How To Fix SY487 - Information cannot be displayed due to insufficient memory.

SY487 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SY - ABAP/4 system messages

• Message number: 487

• Message text: Information cannot be displayed due to insufficient memory.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SY487 - Information cannot be displayed due to insufficient memory. ?

  The SAP error message SY487, which states "Information cannot be displayed due to insufficient memory," typically occurs when the SAP system is unable to allocate enough memory to process a request. This can happen for various reasons, including system configuration issues, memory limits, or resource constraints.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The SAP instance may not have enough memory allocated to handle the current workload.
  High Load: The system may be experiencing high load due to many users or processes running simultaneously, leading to memory exhaustion.
  Memory Leaks: There may be memory leaks in the application or in custom code that is consuming more memory than expected.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to inefficient memory usage.
  Database Issues: The underlying database may also be experiencing memory issues, affecting the overall performance of the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Increase Memory Allocation:
  
  Review and adjust the memory settings in the SAP profile parameters (e.g., abap/heap_area_total, abap/heap_area_dia, abap/heap_area_nondia).
  Ensure