How To Fix VIRT348 - Max. Pagein Rate

VIRT348 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 348

• Message text: Max. Pagein Rate

Max. Pagein Rate
The maximum rate of total system pages per second read into central
storage (within the last collection interval). The rate excludes
swap-in, vio and hiperspace page-ins.

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 VIRT348 - Max. Pagein Rate ?

  The SAP error message VIRT348, which indicates "Max. Pagein Rate," typically relates to issues with memory management in the SAP system. This error occurs when the system exceeds the maximum allowed page-in rate, which can lead to performance degradation and instability.
  
  Cause:
  
  Memory Pressure: The system is experiencing high memory usage, leading to excessive paging. This can happen if there are too many processes running or if the allocated memory is insufficient for the workload.
  
  Configuration Issues: The SAP system may not be optimally configured for the available hardware resources, leading to inefficient memory usage.
  High Workload: A sudden spike in workload or inefficiently designed programs can lead to increased memory consumption.
  Insufficient Hardware Resources: The underlying hardware may not have enough RAM or CPU resources to handle the current workload.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Increase Memory Allocation: If possible, increase the memory allocated to the SAP instance. This can be done by adjusting the instance profile parameters (e.g., abap/heap_area_total,