Troubleshooting steps
Reduce request rate, implement exponential backoff, request limit increase if needed
API Error Codes
Throttling Exception
Request rate too high
Details
Your request rate exceeds the service limits and has been throttled.
Error typeerror
MeaningRate limit exceeded
Typical causesToo many requests, exceeded service limits, burst capacity exceeded
SolutionsReduce request rate, implement exponential backoff, request limit increase if needed
Severitymedium
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AWSThrottlingException
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How long to wait?
Implement exponential backoff. Wait progressively longer between retries (1s, 2s, 4s, etc.).
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