How To Fix VIRT214 - Threads

VIRT214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Threads

What causes this issue?

Denotes the number of SMT threads active.

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 VIRT214 - Threads ?

  The SAP error message VIRT214 typically relates to issues with thread management in the SAP system, particularly in the context of virtual memory or system resources. This error can occur when the system is unable to allocate the necessary resources for threads, which can lead to performance issues or system instability.
  
  Cause:
  
  Resource Limitations: The system may be hitting limits on the number of threads that can be created or managed, often due to configuration settings or system resource constraints.
  Memory Issues: Insufficient memory allocation for the SAP application server can lead to thread management problems.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings in the SAP profile parameters related to thread management or memory allocation can trigger this error.
  Operating System Limits: The underlying operating system may have limits on the number of threads or processes that can be created.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Parameters: Review and adjust the SAP profile parameters related to memory and thread management. Key parameters to