How To Fix VIRT056 - Free memory incl. FS cache

VIRT056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Free memory incl. FS cache

What causes this issue?

Free memory including filesystem cache

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VIRT056 - Details

• The SAP error message VIRT056 indicates that the system is running low on free memory, including the file system (FS) cache. This can lead to performance issues or even system instability if not addressed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause
  
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The SAP system may not have enough memory allocated to handle the current workload.
  High Workload: An increase in user activity or background jobs can consume more memory than usual.
  Memory Leaks: Certain processes or applications may not be releasing memory properly, leading to gradual depletion of available memory.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for memory management in the SAP system can lead to inefficient memory usage.
  File System Cache Usage: The operating system's file system cache may be consuming a significant portion of available memory.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Increase Memory Allocation:
  
  Review and adjust the memory parameters in the SAP profile (e.g., abap/heap_area_total, abap/heap_area_dia, abap/heap_area_nondia).
  Consider increasing the physical memory on the