How To Fix VIRT114 - Virtual Machine ID

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Virtual Machine ID

What causes this issue?

unique identifier of virtual machine

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 VIRT114 - Virtual Machine ID ?

  The SAP error message VIRT114 typically relates to issues with the Virtual Machine (VM) ID in the context of SAP systems running on virtualized environments. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to start or manage a virtual machine in an SAP landscape.
  Cause:
  The VIRT114 error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Invalid VM ID: The specified Virtual Machine ID may not exist or may be incorrectly specified.
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the virtualization environment or in the SAP system settings.
  Resource Availability: The resources required to start or manage the VM may not be available, such as CPU, memory, or storage.
  Permissions: The user or service account attempting to access the VM may not have the necessary permissions.
  Network Issues: Problems with network connectivity can also lead to this error if the VM cannot communicate with the necessary services.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VIRT114 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  Verify VM ID: Check the VM ID you are using to ensure it is correct and that the VM exists in the virtualization environment.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for both the SAP system and the virtualization platform to ensure they are correctly set up.
  Resource Check: Ensure that there are sufficient resources (CPU, memory, storage) available to start or manage the VM.
  Permissions Review: Confirm that the user or service account has the necessary permissions to access and manage the VM.
  Network Troubleshooting: Check the network settings and connectivity to ensure that the VM can communicate with other necessary components.
  Logs and Documentation: Review the logs for more detailed error messages and consult the SAP documentation or support for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Virtualization Platform Documentation: Refer to the documentation for the virtualization platform you are using (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) for specific troubleshooting steps related to VM management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.