# filter_too_broad

> A metadata filter matched more than 500 records.

**Filter too broad** · HTTP 422

## What it means

A metadata filter matched more than 500 records.

## What to do

Add another `metadata[key]=value` filter to narrow it.

## Example

```json
{
  "type": "https://api.bymundi.com/problems/filter_too_broad",
  "title": "Filter too broad",
  "status": 422,
  "detail": "A metadata filter matched more than 500 records.",
  "code": "filter_too_broad",
  "requestId": "req_…"
}
```

How to read any error: [Errors guide](https://api.bymundi.com/docs/guides/errors.md).