How To Fix VIRT241 - 4KB Page Outs

VIRT241 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 241

• Message text: 4KB Page Outs

What causes this issue?

The amount of 4KB page page-outs.

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 VIRT241 - 4KB Page Outs ?

  The SAP error message VIRT241, which indicates "4KB Page Outs," is related to memory management in the SAP system, particularly in the context of virtual memory and paging. This error typically occurs when the SAP system is experiencing memory pressure, leading to excessive paging of memory pages to disk. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The SAP instance may not have enough memory allocated to handle the workload, leading to frequent paging.
  High Workload: An increase in the number of users or transactions can lead to higher memory consumption.
  Memory Leaks: Certain applications or processes may not be releasing memory properly, causing the system to run out of available memory.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the SAP memory parameters (like abap/heap_area_total, abap/heap_area_dia, etc.) can lead to inefficient memory usage.
  Operating System Limits: The underlying operating system may have limits on memory usage that are being hit.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Increase Memory