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AWS SNS SubscriptionLimitExceeded

The number of subscriptions for the topic has exceeded the limit.

Understanding AWS SNS

Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS) is a fully managed push messaging service that allows you to send notifications from the cloud. It is designed to coordinate the delivery of messages to subscribing endpoints and clients, making it an essential tool for building distributed systems and microservices.

Identifying the Symptom

When working with AWS SNS, you may encounter the error code SubscriptionLimitExceeded. This error indicates that the number of subscriptions for a particular SNS topic has surpassed the allowed limit.

What You Observe

Typically, you will see an error message similar to: 'SubscriptionLimitExceeded: The number of subscriptions for the topic has exceeded the limit.' This message is a clear indication that the current number of subscriptions has reached its maximum capacity.

Explaining the Issue

The SubscriptionLimitExceeded error occurs when the number of subscriptions associated with an SNS topic exceeds the predefined limit set by AWS. Each AWS account has a default limit on the number of subscriptions per topic, which can vary based on the region and account settings.

Why It Happens

This issue often arises in applications that dynamically create subscriptions without proper cleanup, leading to an accumulation of unused or redundant subscriptions.

Steps to Fix the Issue

To resolve the SubscriptionLimitExceeded error, you can take the following steps:

1. Review Existing Subscriptions

First, list all current subscriptions for the topic to identify any that are no longer needed. You can use the AWS Management Console or AWS CLI to do this. For AWS CLI, use the following command:

aws sns list-subscriptions-by-topic --topic-arn <Your-Topic-ARN>

2. Delete Unused Subscriptions

Once you have identified unused subscriptions, delete them to free up space. Use the following AWS CLI command to unsubscribe:

aws sns unsubscribe --subscription-arn <Subscription-ARN>

3. Request a Limit Increase

If you need more subscriptions than the default limit, consider requesting a limit increase from AWS. You can do this by submitting a request through the AWS Support Center.

Additional Resources

For more information on managing SNS subscriptions and limits, refer to the AWS SNS Limits Documentation. Additionally, explore the AWS SNS Product Page for a comprehensive overview of the service.

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