How To Fix VIRT324 - Avg. log. CP Usage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 324

• Message text: Avg. log. CP Usage

Avg. log. CP Usage
MVS view of CPU utilization (Average percentage within the last
collection interval).
For example, if an MVS partition has 5% of the processor capacity and
the physical CPU utilization reported by RMF for the partition is 5%,
this indicates an MVS view of 100% CPU utilization.

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 VIRT324 - Avg. log. CP Usage ?

  The SAP error message VIRT324, which refers to "Avg. log. CP Usage," typically indicates that the average usage of the log for a particular process or transaction is exceeding a predefined threshold. This can lead to performance issues or even system instability if not addressed.
  
  Cause:
  
  High Transaction Volume: A large number of transactions being processed simultaneously can lead to increased log usage.
  Inefficient Queries: Poorly optimized queries or processes that generate excessive logging can contribute to high log usage.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings for logging parameters can lead to excessive log generation.
  System Resource Limitations: Insufficient system resources (CPU, memory, disk space) can exacerbate logging issues.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Analyze Log Usage: Use transaction codes like ST03N (Workload Analysis) or ST04 (Database Performance Analysis) to analyze the log usage and identify the root cause.
  Optimize Queries: Review and optimize any queries or processes that are generating excessive logs. This may involve indexing, rewriting queries, or adjusting the logic