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http-504
Moderate
HTTP API · API Responses
HTTP 504 Gateway Timeout indicates gateway timed out waiting for upstream for this API request path.
Quick Answer
Error code HTTP-504 on your HTTP API API Responses means: HTTP 504 Gateway Timeout indicates gateway timed out waiting for upstream for this API request path.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Likely Causes
  1. The endpoint returned 504 because gateway timed out waiting for upstream.
  2. Server-side dependency, gateway, or runtime condition failed while handling an otherwise valid request.
  3. Current retry/validation strategy does not fully account for HTTP 504 behavior in this workflow.
How to Fix It
1
Inspect API logs/traces for HTTP 504 with full request/response metadata.
2
Validate request construction against endpoint spec focusing on: gateway timed out waiting for upstream.
3
Check upstream dependency health, timeout budgets, and recent deploy changes.
4
Add explicit handling path for HTTP 504 in SDK/service code.
5
Run regression tests to confirm HTTP 504 no longer appears unexpectedly.
Pro Tip
This fix requires some technical knowledge. If you're unsure about any step, consider contacting support or a qualified technician.
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