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GKE scale-up failed because quota was exceeded

scale.up.error.quota.exceeded

GKE could not add more nodes to schedule the workload because scaling up the cluster would exceed the available Google Cloud quota.

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Observed message

scale.up.error.quota.exceeded

Why it happens

  • The project does not have enough quota to add the nodes required for scheduling.
  • Autoscaling is trying to grow the cluster beyond the available Compute Engine quota.
  • The workload requires more cluster capacity than the project can currently provision.

How to fix it

  1. Review the relevant Compute Engine quota for the project and region.
  2. Request a quota increase if the cluster needs to scale further.
  3. Reduce immediate capacity demand or adjust workload sizing if quota cannot be raised quickly.

Official reference

Google Cloud: Troubleshoot issues with deployed workloads in GKE

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