How To Fix VIRT216 - Virtual CPUs

VIRT216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Virtual CPUs

What causes this issue?

The number of virtual CPUs defined for the virtual system (IBM
platforms: for the partition) represents the maximum level of physical
processor concurrency.

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 VIRT216 - Virtual CPUs ?

  The SAP error message VIRT216 typically relates to issues with virtual CPUs (vCPUs) in a virtualized environment, often indicating that the number of virtual CPUs allocated to an SAP instance exceeds the limits set by the underlying infrastructure or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding vCPU Limits: The error may occur if the number of virtual CPUs assigned to an SAP instance exceeds the maximum allowed by the hypervisor or the physical hardware.
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the SAP system or the virtualization platform can lead to this error.
  Resource Allocation: Insufficient resources or improper allocation of vCPUs can trigger this error, especially in environments with multiple virtual machines competing for resources.
  Licensing Issues: Sometimes, licensing restrictions may limit the number of vCPUs that can be used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check vCPU Allocation: Review the number of vCPUs assigned to the SAP instance and ensure it is within the limits set by your virtualization platform (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V).
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary,