How To Fix VIRT247 - 16GB Page Outs

VIRT247 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 247

• Message text: 16GB Page Outs

What causes this issue?

The amount of 16GB 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 VIRT247 - 16GB Page Outs ?

  The SAP error message VIRT247, which indicates "16GB Page Outs," typically relates to memory management issues within the SAP system, particularly in the context of virtual memory and paging. This error suggests that the system is experiencing excessive paging, which can lead to performance degradation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The SAP application may not have enough memory allocated to handle the workload, leading to excessive paging.
  High Workload: A sudden increase in workload or concurrent users can lead to memory exhaustion.
  Memory Leaks: Certain processes or applications may not be releasing memory properly, causing the system to run out of available memory.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the SAP system or the underlying operating system can lead to inefficient memory usage.
  Operating System Limits: The operating system may have limits on memory usage that are being hit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Memory Allocation: 
  
  Review and increase the memory allocation for the SAP instance. This can be done by adjusting the