How To Fix VIRT363 - Max. total phys. CP Usage


VIRT363 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

  • Message number: 363

  • Message text: Max. total phys. CP Usage

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  • Maximum total utilization of the physical processors(CP) of this
    physical host within the last collection interval.
    This data is based on the total interval time of all physical processors
    and includes LPAR management time.

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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT363 - Max. total phys. CP Usage ?
    The SAP error message VIRT363, which indicates "Max. total physical CP usage," typically arises in the context of SAP systems running on virtualized environments. This error suggests that the system has reached the maximum allowed physical CPU usage, which can lead to performance issues or system instability.
    
    Cause: Resource Limits: The virtual machine (VM) may have been configured with a limit on the maximum CPU resources it can utilize. If the workload exceeds this limit, the error will be triggered. High Workload: An increase in the number of transactions or background jobs can lead to high CPU usage, causing the system to hit the configured limits.
    Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the SAP system or the underlying virtualization platform can lead to inefficient resource allocation. Inefficient Code: Poorly optimized ABAP code or inefficient queries can consume excessive CPU resources.
    Solution: Increase CPU Allocation: If the VM is hitting its CPU limits, consider increasing the number of virtual

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