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Message type: E = Error
Message class: VMC_ADMIN - messages for VMC Administration and Monitoring
Message number: 012
Message text: Not all the selected memory areas could be deleted
At leeast one of the selected distributed data areas (shared closures)
could not be deleted. The reason for this is either an incorrect name
format or an empty data area name, which was transferred as a parameter
of the delete function.
This indicates a possible program error in the application.
Contact your system administrator or the support team.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
VMC_ADMIN012
- Not all the selected memory areas could be deleted ?The SAP error message VMC_ADMIN012 indicates that not all selected memory areas could be deleted in the context of the SAP Virtual Memory Controller (VMC). This error typically arises when there are issues related to memory management in the SAP system, particularly when trying to delete or manage memory areas that are currently in use or locked.
Causes:
- Memory Areas in Use: The memory areas you are trying to delete may be actively in use by other processes or sessions.
- Locks on Memory Areas: There may be locks on the memory areas that prevent them from being deleted.
- Insufficient Permissions: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary permissions to delete certain memory areas.
- System Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues within the SAP system that are preventing the deletion of memory areas.
- Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues or bugs in the SAP system that are causing this error.
Solutions:
- Check Active Sessions: Ensure that no active sessions or processes are using the memory areas you are trying to delete. You can use transaction codes like SM50 or SM66 to monitor active processes.
- Release Locks: If there are locks on the memory areas, you may need to release them. You can check for locks using transaction code SM12.
- Permissions Review: Verify that the user has the necessary permissions to delete the memory areas. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
- System Restart: In some cases, restarting the SAP system or the specific application server may help clear any locks or issues preventing the deletion.
- Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to memory management in your SAP system to ensure they are set correctly.
- Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error.
- Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a technical issue or bug.
Related Information:
By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the VMC_ADMIN012 error in your SAP system.
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