How To Fix VIRT273 - DB + non-DB faults

VIRT273 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 273

• Message text: DB + non-DB faults

Long Text
The sum of database faults and non-database faults for this main storage
pool in page faults per second.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT273 - DB + non-DB faults ?

  The SAP error message VIRT273 typically indicates a problem related to virtual memory management in the SAP system, specifically concerning database (DB) and non-database (non-DB) faults. This error can arise due to various reasons, including insufficient memory allocation, configuration issues, or resource contention.
  Causes of VIRT273 Error
  
  
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The SAP system may not have enough memory allocated to handle the workload, leading to faults when trying to access virtual memory.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the underlying database can lead to inefficient memory usage.
  
  
  Resource Contention: High load on the system or competing processes can lead to increased faults as the system struggles to allocate memory.
  
  
  Database Performance Issues: If the database is not optimized or is experiencing performance issues, it can lead to increased faults.
  
  
  Operating System Limits: The operating system may have limits on memory usage that are being exceeded by the SAP application.
  
  
  Solutions to VIRT273 Error
  
  
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