IBM AIX: Background Processing Problems due to Segment Size Limitations
Symptom
Under AIX, the heap memory may not exceed 256 MB. Extensive background processing jobs that exceed this limit may allocate SAP extended memory; however, the extended memory may be used up.
Corrective action
Try to solve the problem using the following procedures. Note the sequence they are given in. If the problem cannot be corrected with one of these procedures, try the next procedure.
For the AIX configuration and a list of important notes, refer to
Configuration for AIX.