SAP Note 153641 - Swap space requirement for R/3 64-bit kernel

Component : Memory Management -

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Summary :
Insufficient swap space on 64-bit R/3 systems results in application server startup failures, inability to create memory buffers, and runtime errors due to memory shortages (error codes: ENOMEM, ENOSPC). The problem arises because 64-bit environments require a substantially larger address space to facilitate zero-administration memory management. To address this, it is recommended to configure at least 20 GB of swap space for a single 64-bit instance, plus additional 10 GB for each extra instance on the same server. This scale ensures efficient memory management and aids in avoiding program terminations and costly downtime related to memory issues, creating cost-effectiveness in maintenance and support activities.

Key words :
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