Failed to allocate virtual memory Explanation: The COBOL Run-time Library attempted to allocate virtual memory using the HP C routine malloc() or LIB$GET_VM. The virtual memory allocation failed. Under normal operation, this message should never appear. User Action: You must take the following actions: a. If the program is large, raise the virtual memory parameters. You can determine the current virtual memory usage from the "virtual pages" item of the display from the DCL command SHOW PROCESS/CONTINUOUS. b. Use the AUTHORIZE utility to check the page file quota (Pgflquo). c. Use the SYSGEN utility to check the parameter VIRTUALPAGECNT.