How To Fix VIRT199 - Available Memory Consumed

VIRT199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Available Memory Consumed

What causes this issue?

Percentage of Available Memory consumed by this virtual system.

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 VIRT199 - Available Memory Consumed ?

  The SAP error message VIRT199: Available Memory Consumed typically indicates that the SAP system has reached its limit for available virtual memory. This can occur due to various reasons, such as high workload, inefficient memory usage, or configuration issues. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  High Workload: A sudden increase in user activity or background jobs can lead to high memory consumption.
  Memory Leaks: Inefficient coding or poorly designed programs can lead to memory not being released properly.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP system or the underlying database can lead to suboptimal memory usage.
  Insufficient Hardware Resources: The physical server may not have enough RAM to handle the workload.
  Background Processes: Long-running or resource-intensive background jobs can consume significant memory.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Monitor Memory Usage:
  
  Use transaction codes like ST02 (Tune Summary) and SM50 (Process Overview) to monitor memory consumption and identify processes that are consuming excessive memory.
  
  
  
  Adjust SAP Memory Parameters:
  
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