How To Fix VIRT189 - Memory Bottleneck Indicator


VIRT189 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

  • Message number: 189

  • Message text: Memory Bottleneck Indicator

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  • What causes this issue?

    Indicator for Memory health of virtual machine
    value range from 0-10: with increasing value, the state is more critical
    0,1,2,3,4,5: status green
    6,7: status yellow
    8,9,10: status red

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

    System Response

    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 VIRT189 - Memory Bottleneck Indicator ?
    The SAP error message VIRT189, which indicates a "Memory Bottleneck Indicator," typically arises when the SAP system is experiencing memory constraints that can affect performance. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when the available memory is insufficient for the workload, or when there are configuration issues.
    Causes of VIRT189 Memory Bottleneck Indicator
    
    
    Insufficient Memory Allocation: The SAP instance may not have enough memory allocated to handle the current workload, especially during peak usage times.
    
    
    High Workload: An increase in user activity or background jobs can lead to higher memory consumption, resulting in a bottleneck.
    
    
    Memory Leaks: Certain applications or processes may have memory leaks, causing them to consume more memory over time without releasing it.
    
    
    
    Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the underlying database can lead to inefficient memory usage. Hardware Limitations: The physical server may not have enough RAM to support the SAP instance's requirements. Solutions to Address VIRT189 Increase Memory

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