How To Fix VMC_ADMIN016 - The selected memory area has already been deleted

VMC_ADMIN016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The selected memory area has already been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMC_ADMIN016 - The selected memory area has already been deleted ?

  The SAP error message VMC_ADMIN016 ("The selected memory area has already been deleted") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Virtual Memory Controller (VMC) or when dealing with memory management in SAP systems. This error indicates that an operation is being attempted on a memory area that has already been released or deleted, which can lead to inconsistencies or failures in the application.
  Causes:
  
  Concurrent Operations: Multiple processes or threads may be trying to access or modify the same memory area simultaneously, leading to one process deleting the memory while another is still trying to use it.
  Improper Memory Management: The application may not be managing memory correctly, leading to attempts to access memory that has already been freed.
  Programming Errors: Bugs in the code that lead to premature deletion of memory areas or incorrect handling of memory references.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the SAP system or the underlying database that affect memory allocation