How To Fix VIRT144 - Physical Memory Consumed

VIRT144 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Physical Memory Consumed

What causes this issue?

This is the total amount of physical memory used by the host.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT144 - Physical Memory Consumed ?

  The SAP error message VIRT144, which indicates "Physical Memory Consumed," typically relates to issues with memory allocation in the SAP system. This error can occur when the SAP application server is consuming more physical memory than is available, leading to performance degradation or system instability.
  Causes:
  
  High Workload: An increase in user activity or background jobs can lead to higher memory consumption.
  Memory Leaks: Certain programs or transactions may have memory leaks, causing them to consume more memory over time.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the SAP system parameters related to memory management can lead to inefficient memory usage.
  Insufficient Hardware Resources: The physical server may not have enough RAM to handle the workload, especially if the system has grown over time.
  Background Processes: Long-running or poorly optimized background processes can consume excessive memory.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Monitor Memory Usage: Use transaction codes like ST06 (Operating System Monitor) and ST02 (Tune Summary) to monitor memory usage and identify bottlenecks.
  Optimize Programs: