Meaning
The service limit for requests per second was exceeded for your account or resource.
Causes
- High request rate without throttling controls
- Multiple clients sharing the same limit
- Low default service quota
Fixes
- Add client-side rate limiting
- Distribute traffic across resources
- Request higher service quotas if appropriate
Example
RequestLimitExceeded: Request limit exceeded.
FAQ
- Is this different from ThrottlingException?
It is similar but often tied to explicit service limits. - Can I raise the limit?
Yes, many AWS services allow quota increases.
Contact
Contact AWS Support to review and increase service quotas.