How To Fix VIRT333 - Max. LPAR Weight CP

VIRT333 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 333

• Message text: Max. LPAR Weight CP

Max. LPAR Weight CP
The maximum percentage of overall processing power(CP) that's guaranteed
to the work in the partition within the last collection interval.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT333 - Max. LPAR Weight CP ?

  The SAP error message VIRT333, which states "Max. LPAR Weight CP," typically relates to issues with the configuration of Logical Partitions (LPARs) in a virtualized environment, particularly when using IBM Power Systems. This error indicates that the maximum weight for the Central Processing Unit (CPU) assigned to a logical partition has been exceeded.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Weight Limits: Each LPAR has a defined weight that determines its CPU allocation priority. If the total weight of all LPARs exceeds the maximum allowed by the system, this error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of LPARs, such as assigning too high a weight to one or more partitions, can lead to this error.
  Resource Allocation: The system may not have enough resources available to allocate the requested weights to the LPARs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review LPAR Configuration: Check the weight settings for each LPAR. Ensure that the total weight does not exceed the maximum allowed by your system configuration.
  Adjust Weights: If