Re: BUG #18821: Need delete files in pg_wal, size is bigger overcome limit max_wal_size

On Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 05:42:40PM +0000, PG Bug reporting form wrote:
> The following bug has been logged on the website:
> 
> Bug reference:      18821
> Logged by:          Marlene Saransig
> Email address:      marle.saransig@gmail.com
> PostgreSQL version: 15.2
> Operating system:   Alma Linux 9.1
> Description:        
> 
> Need to eliminate files of /var/lib/pgsql/15/data/pg_wal/, because overcome
> limit define in max_wal_size and this increase size used in hard disk

You might want to read
https://www.depesz.com/2023/06/18/why-is-my-wal-directory-so-large/
Generally, it's extremely unlikely to be a bug in postgresql. More
likely misconfiguration or forgotten "thing" that is causing the issue.

Best regards,

depesz