How To Fix VIRT150 - Used Virtual Memory

VIRT150 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 150

• Message text: Used Virtual Memory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT150 - Used Virtual Memory ?

  The SAP error message VIRT150 indicates that the system has reached its limit for used virtual memory. This can occur in environments where the SAP system is running on a server with limited memory resources or when the configuration settings for memory usage are not optimized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Physical Memory: The server may not have enough physical RAM to support the operations of the SAP system, leading to excessive use of virtual memory.
  Memory Configuration: The SAP instance may be configured to use more memory than is available, causing it to rely heavily on virtual memory.
  Memory Leaks: Certain applications or processes may have memory leaks, consuming more memory over time and leading to exhaustion of available virtual memory.
  High Workload: A sudden increase in workload or concurrent users can lead to increased memory consumption.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Increase Physical Memory: If possible, add more RAM to the server to accommodate the needs of the SAP system.
  Optimize Memory Configuration:
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