How To Fix VIRT306 - Number of ICF

VIRT306 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Number of ICF

What causes this issue?

Integrated Coupling Facility (ICF)
An ICF runs special code that is used to #couple# together multiple z/OS
systems into a cooperative environment.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT306 - Number of ICF ?

  The SAP error message VIRT306 typically relates to issues with the Internet Communication Framework (ICF) in SAP systems. This error indicates that the number of ICF services has reached its limit, which can prevent new services from being created or existing services from being accessed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeded Limit: The system has reached the maximum number of ICF services that can be created or activated. This limit can be defined in the system settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be misconfigurations in the ICF settings or the services that are currently active.
  System Performance: High load or performance issues in the system can also lead to this error, as the system may not be able to handle additional ICF services.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active ICF Services:
  
  Use transaction code SICF to check the active ICF services. You can see which services are currently active and their status.
  Identify any unnecessary or redundant services that can be deactivated.
  
  
  
  Increase the Limit:
  
  If you need