How To Fix VIRT034 - Memory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Memory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT034 - Memory ?

  The SAP error message VIRT034 typically indicates a memory-related issue, often associated with the virtual memory allocation for the SAP system. This error can occur due to insufficient memory resources allocated to the SAP application server or the underlying operating system.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The SAP instance may not have enough memory allocated to handle the current workload.
  Memory Leaks: There could be memory leaks in the application or in the underlying operating system, leading to exhaustion of available memory.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP profile parameters related to memory management.
  High Workload: A sudden increase in workload or number of users can lead to memory exhaustion.
  Operating System Limits: The operating system may have limits on memory usage that are being reached.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Memory Allocation:
  
  Review and increase the memory settings in the SAP instance profile (e.g., abap/heap_area_dia, abap/heap_area_nondia, rdisp/PG_MAXFS).
  Ensure that the operating system has sufficient physical and virtual memory available.
  
  
  
  Monitor Memory Usage:
  
  Use transaction codes like ST02 (Tune Summary) and SM04 (User Overview) to monitor memory usage and identify any bottlenecks.
  Check for long-running transactions or background jobs that may be consuming excessive memory.
  
  
  
  Check for Memory Leaks:
  
  Analyze the application for potential memory leaks. This may require debugging or profiling the application code.
  Use tools like the SAP Memory Inspector to identify memory usage patterns.
  
  
  
  Adjust Workload:
  
  If possible, reduce the number of concurrent users or scheduled jobs during peak times to alleviate memory pressure.
  
  
  
  Operating System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the operating system is configured to allow sufficient memory usage for the SAP instance.
  Check for any OS-level memory limits and adjust them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Restart the SAP Instance:
  
  In some cases, a restart of the SAP instance may temporarily resolve memory issues, but this should be a last resort and not a permanent solution.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to VIRT034 for specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on memory management and performance tuning for best practices.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.