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Operation hit implementation limit

Riposte solution

The server refused the operation because it hit an implementation limit. This could be too many flags, too large a request, etc. To proceed, try to reduce the scope of your request. For instance, if retrieving messages, fetch fewer at a time; if storing data, store less per command. Optimizing your usage to stay within server limits will resolve this.

Quick facts

Provider
IMAP
Endpoint / surface
IMAP Protocol

Why it happens

[Protocol-level condition per RFC/extension]

How to fix it

[Adjust client behavior per RFC semantics; often retry or change command/parameters]