How To Fix VIRT174 - Average Number of Virtual Processors Active

VIRT174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Average Number of Virtual Processors Active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT174 - Average Number of Virtual Processors Active ?

  The SAP error message VIRT174, which refers to the "Average Number of Virtual Processors Active," typically indicates that the number of virtual processors (vCPUs) allocated to an SAP system is not optimal for the workload being processed. This can lead to performance issues, as the system may not be able to handle the load efficiently.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient vCPUs: The system may not have enough virtual CPUs allocated to handle the current workload, leading to performance bottlenecks.
  Over-provisioning: Conversely, if too many vCPUs are allocated without sufficient workload, it can lead to inefficient resource utilization.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the SAP system or the underlying virtualization platform can also lead to this error.
  Workload Changes: Changes in workload patterns, such as increased user activity or batch processing, can lead to a mismatch between the number of vCPUs and the required processing power.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Analyze Workload: Use monitoring tools to analyze the current workload and determine the average