How To Fix VIRT197 - Memory Limit

VIRT197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Memory Limit

What causes this issue?

This is the upper limit of memory that may be consumed by the virtual
system.
The upper limit of memory is defined by two factors:
1. The memory configured for this virtual system.
2. The memory limit defined for this virtual system during
configuration.
The upper limit of memory is the minimum of both values.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT197 - Memory Limit ?

  The SAP error message VIRT197 indicates that the memory limit for the SAP application server has been exceeded. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when the system is under heavy load or when there are memory-intensive operations being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The SAP instance may not have enough memory allocated to handle the current workload.
  High Workload: A sudden increase in user activity or background jobs can lead to memory exhaustion.
  Memory Leaks: Certain programs or transactions may not release memory properly, leading to gradual memory consumption.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for the SAP instance or the underlying operating system can limit available memory.
  Large Data Processing: Operations that involve processing large datasets can consume significant memory.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Memory Allocation:
  
  Adjust the instance profile parameters to allocate more memory. Key parameters include abap/heap_area_dia, abap/heap_area_nondia, and abap/heap_area_total.
  Ensure that the operating system has enough physical memory available.
  
  
  
  Monitor and Optimize Workload:
  
  Use transaction codes like ST03N (Workload Analysis)