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@Marvin i started receiving this error when running a subflow on a dataflow when sending a list with 5000 entries: Flow run encountered an exception. PrefectHTTPStatusError: Server error '503 Service Unavailable' for url 'http://prefect-server.prefect.svc.cluster.local:8080/api/flow_runs/'\nResponse: {'exception_message': 'Service Unavailable'}\nFor more information check: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Status/503"
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The error message you are encountering, "503 Service Unavailable," suggests that the Prefect server is currently unable to handle the request. This could be due to several reasons, such as server overload, maintenance, or configuration issues. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve the issue: 1. Check Server Load and Resources: Ensure that the Prefect server has enough resources (CPU, memory) to handle the requests. If you're running it on Kubernetes, check the resource allocation for the Prefect server pods. 2. Inspect Server Logs: Look at the server logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might give more context about why the server is unavailable. This can often provide clues about the root cause. 3. Network Configuration: Verify that there are no network issues preventing communication between your client and the Prefect server. This includes checking firewall rules, network policies, and DNS configurations. 4. Retry Mechanism: Implement a retry mechanism in your code to handle transient errors. Sometimes, the server might be temporarily unavailable, and a simple retry can resolve the issue. 5. Server Health: Ensure that the Prefect server is healthy and running. You might need to restart the server or the specific services if they are in a bad state. 6. Reduce Load: If possible, try reducing the load on the server by breaking down the list into smaller chunks or processing them in batches. For further assistance, you might want to check the Prefect community forums or GitHub issues to see if others have encountered similar problems. If you need more specific guidance on implementing any of these steps, feel free to ask!