How To Fix IHC_GUI_MSG070 - You have reached the maximum number of sessions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IHC_GUI_MSG - Messages for Manually Creating Payment Orders

• Message number: 070

• Message text: You have reached the maximum number of sessions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG070 - You have reached the maximum number of sessions ?

  The SAP error message IHC_GUI_MSG070 indicates that a user has reached the maximum number of sessions allowed in the SAP system. This typically occurs when a user tries to log in to the SAP system while already having the maximum number of active sessions open.
  Cause:
  
  Session Limit Reached: Each user in SAP has a predefined limit on the number of concurrent sessions they can have. This limit is set in the system profile parameters (e.g., rdisp/mshm).
  Unclosed Sessions: Users may have multiple sessions open and may not have closed previous sessions properly.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict the number of sessions for performance or security reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  Close Unused Sessions: The simplest solution is to close any existing SAP sessions that are not in use. You can do this by logging out of those sessions or closing the SAP GUI windows.
  Check Session Limit: If you frequently hit this limit, you may want to check with your SAP administrator to see if the session limit can be increased based on your needs.
  Log Off Properly: Ensure that you are logging off properly from SAP sessions to free up resources.
  Use Transaction Code: You can use transaction code SM04 to view active sessions for your user and log off from any that are not needed.
  Contact SAP Administrator: If you need more sessions than allowed, discuss with your SAP administrator about the possibility of increasing the session limit for your user profile.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Profile Parameters: The session limits can be configured in the SAP profile parameters. The relevant parameters include:
  
  rdisp/mshm: Maximum number of sessions per user.
  rdisp/gui_auto_logout: Automatic logout after a certain period of inactivity.
  
  
  User Management: User management and session handling are typically governed by the security policies of the organization, so any changes should be made in accordance with those policies.
  Performance Considerations: Increasing the number of allowed sessions may have implications for system performance, so it should be done judiciously.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to consult SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.