How To Fix VIRT346 - Min. Storage Frames Available

VIRT346 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 346

• Message text: Min. Storage Frames Available

Min. Storage Frames Available
Average number of frames on the available frame queue during the range
period (Minimum value 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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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT346 - Min. Storage Frames Available ?

  The SAP error message VIRT346, which states "Min. Storage Frames Available," typically indicates that the SAP system is running low on memory resources, specifically in terms of virtual memory or storage frames. This can occur in environments where the SAP application server is unable to allocate sufficient memory for its operations, leading to performance issues or system instability.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The SAP instance may not have enough memory allocated to it, either due to configuration settings or limitations of the underlying hardware.
  High Workload: A sudden increase in user activity or background jobs can lead to a spike in memory usage, exhausting available resources.
  Memory Leaks: Certain applications or processes may have memory leaks, causing them to consume more memory over time without releasing it.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect settings in the SAP profile parameters related to memory management can lead to inefficient memory usage.
  Operating System Limits: The operating system may impose limits on