IBM Support

Maximum Session Limit is Reached when Creating a Session

Troubleshooting


Problem

In a WebSphere Application Server (WAS) environment, the application utilizes MemoryStore sessions to manage session data efficiently. However, due to high load conditions or configuration constraints, a web application can reach its maximum session limit, preventing new sessions from being created. When the maximum session threshold is reached, any attempt to use the new session results in a java.lang.IllegalStateException. This exception disrupts application functionality, as new user requests cannot establish necessary session data, causing operational issues.

Document Location

Worldwide

[{"Type":"MASTER","Line of Business":{"code":"LOB77","label":"Automation Platform"},"Business Unit":{"code":"BU048","label":"IBM Software"},"Product":{"code":"SSEQTP","label":"WebSphere Application Server"},"ARM Category":[{"code":"a8m50000000CdA3AAK","label":"WebSphere Application Server traditional-All Platforms-\u003EHTTP Session- Session corrover\/Serialization\/replication issues\/session data lost-\u003EHTTP Session Configuration"},{"code":"a8m50000000CdHAAA0","label":"WebSphere Application Server traditional-All Platforms-\u003EHTTP Session- Session corrover\/Serialization\/replication issues\/session data lost-\u003EPerformance issues"}],"ARM Case Number":"TS017535637","Platform":[{"code":"PF025","label":"Platform Independent"}],"Version":"All Versions"}]

Log InLog in to view more of this document

This document has the abstract of a technical article that is available to authorized users once you have logged on. Please use Log in button above to access the full document. After log in, if you do not have the right authorization for this document, there will be instructions on what to do next.

Document Information

Modified date:
03 March 2025

UID

ibm17174584