How To Fix VIRT234 - Useable 16MB Pages


VIRT234 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

  • Message number: 234

  • Message text: Useable 16MB Pages

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  • What causes this issue?

    The number of immediately available 16MB pages for applications.

    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


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT234 - Useable 16MB Pages ?
    The SAP error message VIRT234, which indicates "Useable 16MB Pages," typically relates to memory allocation issues within the SAP system, particularly in environments where the SAP application server is running on a 64-bit operating system. This error can occur when the system is unable to allocate sufficient memory for the processes it needs to run.
    
    Cause: Memory Configuration: The SAP system may not be configured to utilize the available memory effectively. This can happen if the instance profile settings are not optimized for the amount of physical memory available on the server. Kernel Limitations: The SAP kernel may have limitations on the amount of memory it can allocate, which can lead to this error if the limits are reached. Operating System Settings: The operating system may have restrictions or configurations that limit the memory available to the SAP processes. Resource Contention: Other applications or processes running on the same server may be consuming memory resources,

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