How To Fix VIRT115 -

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 115

• Message text:

What causes this issue?

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 VIRT115 - ?

  The SAP error message VIRT115 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 or when the system is trying to allocate memory for processes.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Memory: The most common cause of VIRT115 is that the system does not have enough virtual memory available to fulfill the request.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for memory parameters in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  Resource Limits: Operating system-level resource limits (like ulimit settings in Unix/Linux) may restrict the amount of memory that can be allocated to the SAP processes.
  High Load: A high number of concurrent users or processes can lead to memory exhaustion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Memory Allocation: 
  
  Check and increase the memory allocation for the SAP instance in the profile parameters (e.g., abap/heap_area_total, abap/heap_area_dia, etc.).
  Ensure that the operating system has sufficient physical and virtual memory available.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the SAP instance profile settings to ensure they are optimized for your workload.
  Adjust parameters related to memory management as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Operating System Limits:
  
  On Unix/Linux systems, check the ulimit settings to ensure that the maximum virtual memory limit is not too low.
  You may need to adjust these limits in the shell configuration files (like .bashrc or .bash_profile).
  
  
  
  Monitor System Load:
  
  Use monitoring tools to check the current load on the SAP system and identify any processes that may be consuming excessive memory.
  Consider optimizing or terminating unnecessary processes.
  
  
  
  Restart the Instance: In some cases, restarting the SAP instance can help clear up memory issues temporarily.
  
  
  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 Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for detailed information on memory management and configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs (such as the developer trace files) for additional context around the error occurrence.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact SAP support for further assistance.