How To Fix VMC_ADMIN013 - Error while deleting the selected memory areas (see system log)

VMC_ADMIN013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error while deleting the selected memory areas (see system log)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMC_ADMIN013 - Error while deleting the selected memory areas (see system log) ?

  The SAP error message VMC_ADMIN013 indicates that there was an error while attempting to delete selected memory areas in the SAP system. This error is typically related to the management of the SAP memory management system, particularly in the context of the SAP Virtual Memory Controller (VMC).
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user executing the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Active Sessions: There may be active sessions or processes that are using the memory areas you are trying to delete.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There could be misconfigurations in the memory management settings or issues with the underlying database.
  Locks or Dependencies: Other processes or transactions may have locks on the memory areas, preventing their deletion.
  System Resource Constraints: The system may be under heavy load or experiencing resource constraints, leading to failures in memory management operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VMC_ADMIN013 error, you can take