diff --git a/modules/shortcut/shortcut.admin.inc b/modules/shortcut/shortcut.admin.inc
index 4c8bf53..b4eca6a 100644
--- a/modules/shortcut/shortcut.admin.inc
+++ b/modules/shortcut/shortcut.admin.inc
@@ -569,6 +569,7 @@ function shortcut_admin_add_link($shortcut_link, &$shortcut_set, $limit = NULL)
         $number_enabled++;
         if ($number_enabled > $limit) {
           $link['hidden'] = 1;
+          drupal_set_message(t('The shortcut bar can only display @limit links. The previously last link has been disabled.', array('@limit' => $limit)), 'warning');
         }
       }
     }