How To Fix MSGSERVER070 - Maximum index & for the virtual host has been exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSGSERVER - Messages for Message Server

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Maximum index & for the virtual host has been exceeded

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSGSERVER070 - Maximum index & for the virtual host has been exceeded ?

  The SAP error message MSGSERVER070 Maximum index & for the virtual host has been exceeded typically indicates that the maximum number of allowed indices for a virtual host in the SAP Message Server has been reached. This can occur in environments where there are many application servers or instances configured under a single virtual host.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limits: Each virtual host in the SAP Message Server has a predefined limit on the number of indices it can handle. When this limit is exceeded, the error is triggered.
  High Number of Application Servers: If you have a large number of application servers or instances configured under the same virtual host, you may hit this limit.
  System Configuration: The system may not be optimally configured to handle the number of application servers you are trying to run.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Increase the Maximum Index Limit:
  
  You can increase the maximum index limit for the virtual host in the SAP Message Server