How To Fix VIRT212 - Partition Type

VIRT212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Partition Type

What causes this issue?

On IBM Power Systems, this denotes whether a partition is a Dedicated
LPAR or a Shared Processor LPAR (SPLPAR). Shared Processor LPAR's allow
for a sharing of processor resources, so that the unused capacity of one
SPLPAR can be utilized by another SPLPAR.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT212 - Partition Type ?

  The SAP error message VIRT212 typically relates to issues with the partition type in a virtual environment, particularly when dealing with the SAP system's configuration or setup. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the installation of SAP, when configuring the system, or when trying to access certain functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The VIRT212 error message usually indicates that there is a problem with the partition type of the virtual machine or the underlying storage. Common causes include:
  
  Incorrect Partition Type: The partition type may not be compatible with the SAP system requirements.
  File System Issues: The file system on the virtual disk may not be properly configured or supported.
  Virtual Machine Configuration: The virtual machine settings may not align with the requirements for running SAP.
  Storage Configuration: Issues with the storage configuration, such as using an unsupported format or type.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VIRT212 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Partition Type:
  
  Ensure that the