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ERROR_INVALID_QUOTA_LOWER
The requested quota reduction is invalid
ERROR_INVALID_QUOTA_LOWER indicates that code attempted to lower a quota in a way the system cannot accept. The new value may fall below current usage, below a minimum, or violate the relationship among quota fields.
Typical scenarios
- Reducing process, job, memory, or resource quotas while usage already exceeds the proposed limit.
- Supplying inconsistent soft and hard limits.
- Using units or structure versions incorrectly.
- Applying a quota change without the required privilege.
Diagnosis
Record current usage, current limits, proposed limits, units, and caller privilege. Validate each field and the ordering relationships between them before the system call.
Handling
Choose a value that accommodates current committed usage or reduce usage first through supported lifecycle operations. Do not force termination or discard resources merely to satisfy a configuration update unless policy explicitly requires it.
Administrative UX
Present both the requested and minimum acceptable values so the operator can correct the configuration without trial and error.
References
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