How To Fix VIRT354 - Capacity Consumed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Capacity Consumed

Avg. number of CPs (for z/OS: CPs and IIPs) utilized by this LPAR
according to the avg. physical utilization.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT354 - Capacity Consumed ?

  The SAP error message VIRT354, which indicates "Capacity Consumed," typically arises in the context of SAP's Virtualization or Capacity Management functionalities. This error suggests that the system has reached its capacity limits for a particular resource, such as memory, CPU, or storage, and cannot allocate additional resources as needed.
  Cause:
  
  Resource Limits: The most common cause is that the allocated resources (like memory or CPU) for a particular instance or environment have been fully utilized.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the underlying infrastructure can lead to capacity issues.
  High Load: An unexpected increase in workload or user activity can lead to rapid consumption of available resources.
  Inefficient Processes: Long-running or inefficient processes can consume resources without releasing them, leading to capacity exhaustion.
  
  Solution:
  
  Monitor Resource Usage: Use SAP monitoring tools (like SAP Solution Manager) to analyze resource consumption and identify bottlenecks.
  Increase Capacity: If possible, increase the allocated resources (CPU, memory, etc.) for the affected instance or environment.
  Optimize Processes: Review and optimize long-running or resource-intensive processes to ensure they are efficient and do not consume excessive resources.
  Load Balancing: Distribute the workload more evenly across available resources to prevent any single instance from becoming overloaded.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for the SAP system and the underlying infrastructure to ensure they are set appropriately for the expected workload.
  Archiving and Cleanup: Regularly archive old data and perform cleanup tasks to free up resources.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to VIRT354 for specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on capacity management and virtualization to understand best practices for resource allocation and management.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to engage SAP support for further assistance.