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# E1501 — Timer limit exceeded for actor

> Timer limit exceeded for actor

# E1501 — Timer limit exceeded for actor

| Property     | Value           |
| ------------ | --------------- |
| **Code**     | `1501`          |
| **Slug**     | `E1501`         |
| **Category** | `timer` (Timer) |

## What happened

Timer limit exceeded for actor.

## Why it happened

The actor has reached the maximum number of active timers (1,024).

## How to fix

Cancel unused timers or request a higher limit.

## Receipt example

```json theme={null}
{
  "code": 1501,
  "slug": "E1501",
  "category": "timer",
  "what": "Timer limit exceeded for actor",
  "fix": "Cancel unused timers or request a higher limit.",
  "docs_url": "https://docs.cowboy.inc/errors/E1501"
}
```

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