How To Fix VIRT610 - CPU Physical Equivalent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 610

• Message text: CPU Physical Equivalent

What causes this issue?

The CPU Physical Equivalent is a measure of the maximum compute power of
a single virtual CPU (vCPU) of the VM. It corresponds to the physical
equivalent of a physical CPU core or, if Hyperthreading is active, a
hyperthread at its current physical CPU frequency.

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 VIRT610 - CPU Physical Equivalent ?

  The SAP error message VIRT610, which refers to "CPU Physical Equivalent," typically arises in the context of SAP's virtualization and resource management. This error can occur when there is a discrepancy between the number of virtual CPUs allocated to an SAP instance and the physical CPU resources available on the host machine.
  Cause:
  
  Resource Allocation Mismatch: The error often indicates that the number of virtual CPUs assigned to the SAP instance exceeds the physical CPUs available on the host system.
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the virtualization environment (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) can lead to this error.
  Licensing Issues: Sometimes, this error can also be related to licensing constraints, where the number of virtual CPUs exceeds what is allowed by the SAP license.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check CPU Allocation: Verify the number of virtual CPUs assigned to the SAP instance. Ensure that it does not exceed the number of physical CPUs available on the host machine.
  Adjust Virtual CPU Settings: If the allocation is too high, reduce the number of virtual CPUs in the virtualization management console.
  Review SAP Licensing: Ensure that your SAP licensing allows for the number of virtual CPUs you are trying to use. If necessary, consult with your SAP account representative for clarification.
  Monitor Resource Usage: Use monitoring tools to check CPU usage and performance metrics to ensure that the SAP instance is not over-provisioned.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP Notes and documentation related to virtualization and CPU allocation for specific guidance and best practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for the VIRT610 error.
  Virtualization Documentation: Review the documentation for your specific virtualization platform (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) for best practices on CPU allocation and management.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.