Google Gemini API error
Gemini API 409 aborted: what it means and how to fix it
Error message
409 abortedRetry? YesLast verified 1 documented fix1 source
What it means
The operation was aborted due to a conflict or a failed concurrency check.
Causes
- Conflict or concurrency check failure
How to fix it
- Fix 1.
Retry the request at a higher application level.
More Gemini API errors
All 30 Gemini API errorsHTTP 409 at other providers
FAQ
What does the Gemini API error "409 aborted" mean?
The operation was aborted due to a conflict or a failed concurrency check.
How do I fix Gemini API "409 aborted"?
Retry the request at a higher application level.
Should I retry Gemini API "409 aborted"?
Yes. The official docs treat this error as retryable.
Which other AI APIs return HTTP 409?
Per their official error docs: Anthropic API (409 conflict_error), OpenAI API (409 ConflictError).
Sources
Last verified against 1 source: Gemini API's official docs and official SDK repositories.
- ai.google.devhttps://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/api-errors
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