How To Fix VIRT428 - Memory Assigned

VIRT428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Memory Assigned

What causes this issue?

On Hyper-V: the amount of physical memory (RAM) currently assigned to
the virtual machine by the hypervisor.
This value is valid with activated Dynamic Memory only.

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 VIRT428 - Memory Assigned ?

  The SAP error message VIRT428, which indicates "Memory Assigned," typically occurs when the SAP system is unable to allocate the required memory for a process. This can happen due to various reasons, including insufficient memory resources on the server, configuration issues, or limitations set within the SAP system itself.
  Causes of VIRT428 Error
  
  
  Insufficient Physical Memory: The server may not have enough physical memory (RAM) available to meet the demands of the SAP processes.
  
  
  Memory Configuration: The SAP memory parameters (like abap/heap_area_dia, abap/heap_area_nondia, etc.) may not be configured optimally for the workload.
  
  
  Operating System Limits: The operating system may impose limits on the amount of memory that can be allocated to a single process.
  
  
  High Load: A sudden increase in user load or background jobs can lead to memory exhaustion.
  
  
  Memory Leaks: Certain programs or transactions may have memory leaks, causing them to consume more memory over time.
  
  
  Solutions to VIRT428 Error
  
  
  Increase Physical Memory: If the server