Error
Error Code:
116
MongoDB Error 116: Document Exceeds Capped Collection Limit
Description
Error 116, 'Doc Too Large For Capped', indicates that an attempt was made to insert or update a document into a MongoDB capped collection, but the document's size exceeded the collection's maximum allowed document size. Capped collections enforce a strict size limit, and documents that are too large cannot be stored.
Error Message
Doc Too Large For Capped
Known Causes
3 known causesDocument Exceeds Capped Collection Max Size
The document being inserted or updated is larger than the predefined maximum size (maxSize) set for the specific capped collection.
Incorrect Document Structure or Embedded Data
Unintentionally large embedded arrays, extensive binary data (BinData), or long string fields can inflate a document's size beyond expectations.
Insufficient Capped Collection Size
The capped collection was initially created with a 'maxSize' parameter that is too small for the typical or maximum document sizes intended for storage.
Solutions
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