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service_unavailability_error

Unable to submit request due to temporary service unavailability. Please try again later.

This error has been identified and solved.

Reason

The 500 Internal Server Error in the context of the Google API or Apigee could be due to several reasons:

Error in Backend Server

  • The backend server may have encountered an unexpected condition that prevented it from fulfilling the request. This could be due to various issues such as server overload, misconfiguration, or an error in the server's code.

Execution Error in an Edge Policy

  • An error could occur during the execution of any policy within the API proxy. For example, a failure in a Service Callout policy or an Extract Variables policy can lead to a 500 Internal Server Error.

Connectivity Issues

  • There might be connectivity issues between the Apigee instance and the target server, such as a connection timeout or DNS-related problems, although this would more typically result in a different error code if it were the primary issue.

Temporary Unavailability

  • The service might be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, high load, or other temporary conditions that make the server unable to handle requests.

These causes indicate that the error is often a result of an unexpected condition on the server side that prevents the request from being completed.

Solution

To resolve the 500 Internal Server Error in the Google API or Apigee, you can follow these steps:

General Troubleshooting

  • Determine the Source of the Error: Use the Trace tool or logs to identify whether the error is originating from an Edge policy or the backend server.

  • Check Backend Server: Make a direct call to the backend server to verify if the error persists, and review the backend server logs for detailed error messages.

  • Review Policies: Check for any execution errors in policies such as Service Callout or Extract Variables policies within the API proxy.

Specific Actions

  • Validate Backend Server Configuration: Ensure the backend server URL and credentials are correct and that the resource is available.

  • Check for Temporary Unavailability: Verify if the service is undergoing maintenance or experiencing high load.

  • Enable Debug Mode: Enable debug mode on the backend server to get more detailed error information.

  • Contact Support: If the issue persists, gather diagnostic information and contact Apigee Support or relevant support channels.

Additional Measures

  • Retry Requests: Implement retry mechanisms with appropriate delays to handle intermittent errors.

  • Monitor Logs: Regularly monitor API Monitoring, NGINX Access Logs, or Message Processor logs for any clues about the error.

  • Update and Maintain: Ensure all components, including policies and backend servers, are up-to-date and properly configured.

Original Error Message

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Unable to submit request due to temporary service unavailability. Please try again later.

Original Error Message

Raw

Unable to submit request due to temporary service unavailability. Please try again later.

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