Savings Plans utilization issues.

AWS Savings Plans allow you to reduce your Amazon EC2, Fargate, and Lambda costs by committing to a consistent amount of usage for a one- or three-year term. If you're experiencing utilization issues with your Savings Plans, here are some common causes and steps to address them:

1. Review Savings Plans Utilization:
   • Navigate to the AWS Cost Explorer console and review the utilization of your Savings Plans. Look for any underutilized plans.
2. Verify Commitment Amount:
   • Confirm that the commitment amount of your Savings Plans aligns with your actual usage. You might be overcommitting or underutilizing the plans.
3. Check for Unused Hours:
   • If you're using EC2/Fargate Savings Plans, verify that there are no unused hours that could be applied towards additional usage.
4. Inspect Instance Types and Regions:
   • Ensure that your Savings Plans cover the right instance types and regions. Unused hours for specific instance types or regions may lead to underutilization.
5. Monitor for Changes in Usage Patterns:
   • Keep an eye on your usage patterns. If they change significantly, it may impact the effectiveness of your existing Savings Plans.
6. Review Recommendations in Cost Explorer:
   • Use AWS Cost Explorer to view recommendations for potential Savings plan adjustments based on your usage history.
7. Inspect Resource Tagging:
   • Confirm that your resources are properly tagged to be covered by the Savings Plans. Incorrect or missing tags can lead to underutilization.
8. Utilize CloudWatch Metrics:
   • Use CloudWatch metrics to monitor the usage of your instances and services. This can help identify any anomalies or underutilized resources.
9. Consider Consolidating Accounts:
   • If you have multiple AWS accounts, consider consolidating them under a single-payer account to maximize the effectiveness of your Savings Plans.
10. Monitor for AWS Service Health Issues:
    • Check the AWS Service Health Dashboard for any reported issues with the Savings Plans service.
11. Review Commitment Terms:
    • Ensure that you understand the commitment terms of your Savings Plans. Some plans may have specific requirements for utilization.
12. Regularly Review Savings Plans Utilization:
    • Periodically review Savings Plans utilization and adjust your commitment amounts if needed based on changing usage patterns.
13. Contact AWS Support:
    • If you've gone through these steps and are still experiencing utilization issues, consider reaching out to AWS Support for further assistance.

Remember to also refer to the AWS Cost Explorer and Savings Plans documentation for specific details on managing your Savings Plans.