How To Fix VIRT608 - Current Processor Frequency

VIRT608 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 608

• Message text: Current Processor Frequency

What causes this issue?

The current frequency of the physical CPUs in MHz.

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 VIRT608 - Current Processor Frequency ?

  The SAP error message VIRT608, which refers to "Current Processor Frequency," typically indicates an issue related to the virtual machine's CPU settings or performance metrics. This error can arise in environments where SAP is running on virtualized infrastructure, such as VMware or other hypervisors.
  
  Cause:
  
  CPU Throttling: The virtual machine may be experiencing CPU throttling due to resource constraints or limits set on the virtual machine.
  Inconsistent CPU Frequency: The processor frequency reported by the virtual machine may not match the expected frequency, possibly due to power-saving features or CPU scaling.
  Hypervisor Configuration: The hypervisor settings may not be optimized for the SAP workload, leading to performance issues.
  Resource Allocation: Insufficient CPU resources allocated to the virtual machine can lead to performance degradation and trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Resource Allocation: Ensure that the virtual machine has adequate CPU resources allocated. This includes checking the number of virtual CPUs (vCPUs) and ensuring they are not overcommitted.
  Hypervisor Settings: