How To Fix ESH_ESAAS_MSG177 - HTTP code 429: Too many requests

ESH_ESAAS_MSG177 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ESAAS_MSG - Search as a Service (ESaaS)

• Message number: 177

• Message text: HTTP code 429: Too many requests

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ESH_ESAAS_MSG177 - Details

• The SAP error message ESH_ESAAS_MSG177 with HTTP code 429 indicates that the server is receiving too many requests in a given amount of time from a client. This is a common rate-limiting response that is implemented to prevent abuse and ensure fair usage of resources.
  
  Cause:
  
  Rate Limiting: The server has a limit on the number of requests it can handle from a single client within a specific time frame. If this limit is exceeded, the server responds with a 429 status code.
  High Traffic: If multiple users or processes are making requests simultaneously, it can lead to exceeding the allowed request rate.
  Inefficient Queries: If the application is making frequent or inefficient queries to the server, it can quickly exhaust the allowed request limit.
  Misconfiguration: There may be a misconfiguration in the application or server settings that leads to excessive requests.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Implement Backoff Strategy: If you encounter a 429 error, implement a backoff strategy in