How To Fix VIRT196 - Memory Configured

VIRT196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Memory Configured

What causes this issue?

Amount of physical memory configured for the virtual machine by the
hypervisor.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT196 - Memory Configured ?

  The SAP error message VIRT196 typically indicates that there is an issue related to memory configuration in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including insufficient memory allocation for the SAP application server or improper configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The SAP instance may not have enough memory allocated to handle the workload, leading to performance issues or crashes.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the SAP profile parameters related to memory management can trigger this error.
  Operating System Limits: The operating system may impose limits on memory usage that affect the SAP instance.
  Resource Contention: Other applications or processes running on the same server may be consuming excessive memory, leaving insufficient resources for SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Memory Allocation:
  
  Review the memory settings in the SAP profile (e.g., DEFAULT.PFL, instance profile).
  Ensure that parameters like abap/heap_area_dia, abap/heap_area_nondia, and rdisp/PG_MAXFS are set appropriately based on the system's workload and available resources.
  
  
  
  Adjust Operating System Settings:
  
  Check the operating