How To Fix VIRT202 - Maximum Processor Frequency

VIRT202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Maximum Processor Frequency

What causes this issue?

The maximum processor frequency.

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 VIRT202 - Maximum Processor Frequency ?

  The SAP error message VIRT202 Maximum Processor Frequency typically indicates that the system is encountering issues related to the maximum processor frequency settings in a virtualized environment. This error can occur in SAP systems running on virtual machines (VMs) when the CPU frequency exceeds the limits set by the SAP kernel or the virtualization platform.
  
  Cause:
  
  Virtualization Settings: The virtual machine may be configured to use a CPU frequency that exceeds the maximum allowed by the SAP system.
  CPU Overcommitment: If the virtualization host is overcommitted in terms of CPU resources, it may lead to performance issues and trigger this error.
  Incompatible Hardware: The underlying hardware may not support the required CPU frequency settings for the SAP application.
  SAP Kernel Version: The version of the SAP kernel may not be compatible with the current CPU settings or virtualization environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Virtual Machine Configuration:
  
  Review the CPU settings of the virtual machine in the hypervisor (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
  Ensure