How To Fix VIRT206 - Pool Maximum Size

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Pool Maximum Size

What causes this issue?

Denotes the maximum number of physical CPU's available in the shared
processor pool to which this LPAR is assigned. This metric is specific
to Shared Processor LPARs.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT206 - Pool Maximum Size ?

  The SAP error message VIRT206, which indicates "Pool Maximum Size," typically arises when the memory pool allocated for a particular process or transaction in the SAP system has reached its maximum limit. This can lead to performance issues or failures in processing requests.
  
  Cause:
  
  Memory Limit Reached: The error occurs when the memory pool for a specific application or process exceeds the configured maximum size.
  High Load: A sudden increase in user activity or data processing can lead to excessive memory consumption.
  Inefficient Code: Poorly optimized ABAP code or inefficient database queries can consume more memory than necessary.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for memory management in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Pool Size:
  
  Adjust the memory pool settings in the SAP system configuration. This can be done by modifying the instance profile parameters related to memory management, such as abap/heap_area_dia, abap/heap_area_nondia, and abap/heap_area_total.
  Use transaction RZ10 to change the profile parameters and then