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ERROR TcpInputProc - Message rejected. Received unexpected message of size=1247900527 bytes from src=XXXXXXXXX:XXXX in streaming mode.

297406
Engager

Hi All -

Version of splunk using : 7.0.2

I am trying to send events to splunk over TCP .Receiving was set in data inputs with port ::8514 , I don't see data in index specified and getting above ERROR in splunkd.log .

Complete ERROR Message :

ERROR TcpInputProc - Message rejected. Received unexpected message of size=1247900527 bytes from src=XXXXXXXXX:XXXX in streaming mode. Maximum message size allowed=67108864. (::) Possible invalid source sending data to splunktcp port or valid source sending unsupported payload.

Any suggestions would be appreciated ?

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Pragnesh
Loves-to-Learn

I am seeing exact same issue in my environment. have you got any solution for this?

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skalliger
Motivator

Can you show us your inputs.conf stanza please?

What kind of data are you trying to send?

Skalli

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