How To Fix VMC_ADMIN009 - The shared garbage collection has been started

VMC_ADMIN009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMC_ADMIN - messages for VMC Administration and Monitoring

• Message number: 009

• Message text: The shared garbage collection has been started

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMC_ADMIN009 - The shared garbage collection has been started ?

  The SAP error message VMC_ADMIN009 indicates that the shared garbage collection (GC) process has been initiated. This message is typically related to the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) used in SAP NetWeaver or other SAP applications that run on Java. The shared garbage collection is a mechanism to reclaim memory that is no longer in use, which is essential for maintaining optimal performance and resource management in Java applications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Memory Pressure: The JVM may have detected that it is running low on memory, prompting it to initiate garbage collection to free up unused memory.
  High Object Creation Rate: If your application is creating a large number of objects, it can lead to frequent garbage collection cycles.
  
  Configuration Issues: The JVM settings for memory allocation may not be optimized for your application's workload, leading to excessive garbage collection.
  Memory Leaks: If there are memory leaks in the application, it can cause the garbage collector to run