How To Fix VIRT151 - Memory Available

VIRT151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Memory Available

Self-Explanatory Message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT151 - Memory Available ?

  The SAP error message VIRT151 typically indicates that the system has run out of virtual memory. This can occur in environments where the SAP application is running, particularly when the system is under heavy load or when there are memory-intensive operations being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Virtual Memory: The system may not have enough virtual memory allocated to handle the current workload.
  Memory Leaks: Applications or processes may be consuming more memory than expected, leading to exhaustion of available memory.
  
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be configured optimally for the available hardware resources.
  High Workload: A sudden increase in user activity or background jobs can lead to high memory consumption.
  Operating System Limits: The operating system may have limits on the amount of virtual memory that can be allocated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Virtual Memory:
  
  Adjust the virtual memory settings on the operating system to allocate more memory.
  For Windows, this can be done through the System Properties > Advanced >