How To Fix VIRT418 - Memory Active (Working Set Size)

VIRT418 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Memory Active (Working Set Size)

What causes this issue?

This is the amount of memory the virtual system is actively using - its
estimated working set size.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT418 - Memory Active (Working Set Size) ?

  The SAP error message VIRT418, which indicates "Memory Active (Working Set Size)," typically relates to issues with memory allocation and usage within the SAP system. This error can occur when the system is unable to allocate sufficient memory for its operations, which can lead to performance degradation or even system crashes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient Memory Allocation: The SAP application server may not have enough memory allocated to handle the current workload.
  High Workload: A sudden increase in user activity or background jobs can lead to higher memory consumption.
  Memory Leaks: Inefficient coding or poorly optimized programs can lead to memory leaks, where memory is not released back to the system after use.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or the underlying operating system can lead to memory management issues.
  Operating System Limits: The operating system may impose limits on the amount of memory that can be allocated to a single process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase Memory Allocation: 
  
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