How To Fix VIRT354 - Capacity Consumed

VIRT354 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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