How To Fix VIRT272 - Size

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Size

Long Text
The size of the main storage pool in megabytes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT272 - Size ?

  The SAP error message VIRT272 typically relates to issues with the size of a virtual memory area or a related resource in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with memory allocation for processes or when the system is unable to allocate sufficient resources for a task.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Memory: The most common cause of the VIRT272 error is that the system does not have enough virtual memory available to complete the requested operation.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for memory parameters in the SAP system can lead to this error.
  Resource Limits: Operating system-level resource limits (like ulimit settings in Unix/Linux) may restrict the amount of memory that can be allocated to processes.
  High Load: If the system is under heavy load, it may not be able to allocate the necessary resources for new processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Memory Allocation:
  
  Check the current memory settings in the SAP system and consider increasing the parameters related to memory allocation (e.g., abap/heap_area_dia, abap/heap_area_nondia, etc.).
  If you are using a database, ensure that the database memory settings are also optimized.
  
  
  
  Check Operating System Limits:
  
  On Unix/Linux systems, check the ulimit settings to ensure that the maximum virtual memory and other resource limits are set appropriately. You may need to increase these limits.
  
  
  
  Monitor System Load:
  
  Use monitoring tools to check the current load on the system. If the system is consistently under heavy load, consider optimizing the workload or scaling up the hardware resources.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the SAP instance profile parameters to ensure they are set correctly for your environment. Adjust parameters as necessary based on the system's requirements.
  
  
  
  Restart Services:
  
  In some cases, restarting the SAP application server or the entire system may help to clear up memory issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Basis Team: If you are not the SAP Basis administrator, it may be necessary to involve them to make changes to system configurations or to analyze system performance.
  System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Performance Monitoring: Use transaction ST03N to analyze workload and performance metrics, which can help identify if specific transactions or processes are causing memory issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.