How To Fix VIRT318 - Avg. phys. CP Usage

VIRT318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Avg. phys. CP Usage

Avg. phys. CP Usage
Average percentage of the total utilization of the physical
processors(CP) by the partition within the last collection interval.
This data is based on the total interval time of all physical processors
and includes LPAR management time.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT318 - Avg. phys. CP Usage ?

  The SAP error message VIRT318, which refers to "Avg. phys. CP Usage," typically indicates that the average physical CPU usage is exceeding a certain threshold. This can be a sign of performance issues within the SAP system, often related to resource allocation, workload management, or system configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  High Workload: The system may be experiencing a high volume of transactions or background jobs that are consuming significant CPU resources.
  Inefficient Code: Custom ABAP programs or poorly optimized queries can lead to excessive CPU usage.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP system or the underlying database can lead to inefficient resource utilization.
  Hardware Limitations: The physical hardware may not be sufficient to handle the workload, leading to high CPU usage.
  Background Processes: Background jobs or processes that are not optimized can consume more CPU than necessary.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Monitor System Performance: Use transaction codes like ST03N (Workload Analysis) and ST06 (Operating System Monitor) to analyze CPU usage and identify