How To Fix VIRT112 - Type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Type

What causes this issue?

Virtualization specific configuration information

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT112 - Type ?

  The SAP error message VIRT112 typically relates to issues with virtual memory allocation or resource management within the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of transactions, report generation, or when the system is under heavy load.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Memory: The most common cause of the VIRT112 error is insufficient virtual memory available for the SAP application. This can happen if the system is running too many processes or if the memory allocation settings are not configured correctly.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the SAP instance parameters, such as the abap/heap_area_dia or abap/heap_area_nondia, can lead to this error.
  Operating System Limits: The operating system may impose limits on the amount of virtual memory that can be allocated to a single process, which can trigger this error in SAP.
  Memory Leaks: If there are memory leaks in custom code or third-party add-ons, it can lead to exhaustion of available memory.
  
  Solution:
  
  Increase Memory Allocation: Review and increase the memory parameters in the SAP profile. You can adjust parameters like abap/heap_area_dia and abap/heap_area_nondia to allocate more memory to the dialog and non-dialog processes.
  Check System Resources: Monitor the system's memory usage and ensure that there is enough physical and virtual memory available. You may need to add more RAM or adjust the swap space on the server.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the SAP instance is configured correctly according to the recommended settings for your specific workload and system size.
  Optimize Code: If the error is related to custom code, review and optimize the code to prevent memory leaks and excessive memory consumption.
  Restart the Instance: In some cases, restarting the SAP instance can help clear temporary memory issues.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Basis Team: Involve your SAP Basis team to analyze the system logs and performance metrics to identify the root cause of the issue.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like ST02 (Tune Summary), ST03 (Workload Analysis), and SM50 (Process Overview) to monitor memory usage and performance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and experiences from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to escalate the issue to SAP support for further assistance.