How To Fix SDV017 - Maximum number of sessions reached

SDV017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDV - Document Viewer

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Maximum number of sessions reached

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDV017 - Maximum number of sessions reached ?

  The SAP error message SDV017: Maximum number of sessions reached typically occurs when the maximum number of user sessions allowed for a particular user or for the entire SAP system has been reached. This can happen in environments where there are strict limits on the number of concurrent sessions to manage system resources effectively.
  Causes:
  
  User Session Limit: Each user may have a defined limit on the number of concurrent sessions they can open. If this limit is reached, the user will not be able to log in or open new sessions.
  System-Wide Session Limit: The SAP system itself may have a configuration that limits the total number of sessions that can be active at any given time.
  Idle Sessions: Sometimes, sessions may remain open due to users not logging out properly, leading to a buildup of idle sessions.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the SAP profile parameters (like rdisp/max_user_sessions) may be configured to restrict