SSRS_Response_Size_Error

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Title: SSRS Response Size Error
Author: user
in SQL server reporting services, i got an error that seemed to refernece teh response size, where do i fix that

Author: ChatGPT
In SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), if you're encountering an error related to response size, it's often related to the maximum size limits for reports or the amount of data being returned. Here???s where you can address and adjust these settings:

1. **Report Manager or Report Server Configuration**:
   - **For SSRS 2017 and later**:
     - Open `Reporting Services Configuration Manager`.
     - Go to the **Web Service URL** tab.
     - Click on **Advanced** and look for `MaxReceivedMessageSize` and `MaxBufferSize` settings. Increase these values if necessary.
   - **For older versions**:
     - You may need to edit the `RSReportServer.config` file found in the `ReportServer` directory. Look for the `<MaxReceivedMessageSize>` and `<MaxBufferSize>` elements under `<system.serviceModel>` and adjust their values.

2. **Web Service and Report Manager Settings**:
   - Open the `RSReportServer.config` file located in the SSRS installation directory, typically found at `C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\<instance>\Reporting Services\ReportServer\`.
   - Locate the `<Service>` and `<Web>` sections, where you can configure properties like `MaxReceivedMessageSize` and `MaxBufferSize`.

3. **Report Execution Timeout**:
   - In `Reporting Services Configuration Manager`, go to the **Execution Account** section and ensure it???s correctly configured.
   - Adjust the **Execution Timeout** in the `RSReportServer.config` file if the report takes too long to execute.

4. **SQL Server Configuration**:
   - Sometimes, adjusting the `Max Memory` setting in SQL Server???s configuration can help if your report is running into memory limitations.

5. **Data Source Configuration**:
   - Check if there are limitations or settings in the data source itself that might be affecting the response size.

Make sure to restart the SSRS service after making these changes for them to take effect. If you provide more specifics about the error message, I can offer more targeted advice.

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