How To Fix VIRT272 - Size

VIRT272 - Overview

• 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