database_connection_unavailable
Moderate
Notion · Workspace API
Notion backend could not complete request due to transient dependency failure.
Quick Answer
Error code database_connection_unavailable on your Notion Workspace API means: Notion backend could not complete request due to transient dependency failure.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Applies to all models
Likely Causes
How to Fix It
1
Notion: Capture request IDs and timestamps to correlate with provider incident data.
2
Retry with backoff and idempotency protection for transient server-side faults.
3
Check provider status dashboard and regional service health announcements.
4
Fail over non-critical workloads when sustained internal errors persist.
5
Escalate with full request metadata if failure pattern remains stable over time.
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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