How To Fix VIRT191 - Physical Memory Consumed

VIRT191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Physical Memory Consumed

What causes this issue?

This is the total amount of consumed memory on the host.
On VMware, this includes memory used by the host to support the physical
address space of all the virtual machines on 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT191 - Physical Memory Consumed ?

  The SAP error message VIRT191, which indicates "Physical Memory Consumed," typically relates to issues with memory allocation and usage within the SAP system. This error can occur when the SAP application server is consuming a significant amount of physical memory, which may lead to performance degradation or system instability.
  Causes:
  
  High Workload: A sudden increase in user activity or background jobs can lead to high memory consumption.
  Memory Leaks: Certain transactions or programs may not release memory properly, leading to gradual memory consumption over time.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP memory management parameters 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.
  Inefficient ABAP Code: Poorly optimized ABAP programs can consume excessive memory.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Monitor Memory Usage: Use transaction codes like ST02 (Tune Summary) and ST03 (Workload Analysis) to monitor memory usage and identify bottlenecks.
  Adjust Memory