Amazon Bedrock (Runtime API) error
Amazon Bedrock 408 ModelTimeoutException: what it means and how to fix it
408 ModelTimeoutExceptionRetry? Not statedLast verified 0 documented fixes1 source
What it means
The request took too long to process. Processing time exceeded the model timeout length.
Causes
- Processing time exceeded the model timeout length
How to fix it
The official docs list no specific fix for this error. Check the causes above and the provider's error docs under Sources.
More Amazon Bedrock errors
All 22 Amazon Bedrock errorsHTTP 408 at other providers
FAQ
What does the Amazon Bedrock error "408 ModelTimeoutException" mean?
The request took too long to process. Processing time exceeded the model timeout length.
How do I fix Amazon Bedrock "408 ModelTimeoutException"?
The official docs list no specific fix for this error. Documented cause: Processing time exceeded the model timeout length
Should I retry Amazon Bedrock "408 ModelTimeoutException"?
Not stated. The official docs do not say whether this error is retryable.
Which other AI APIs return HTTP 408?
Per their official error docs: OpenRouter (408 Request timed out).
Sources
Last verified against 1 source: Amazon Bedrock's official docs and official SDK repositories.
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