AWS console error "We are unable to complete the request at this time" occurs when the AWS Config aggregator limit is exceeded.

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More about AWS console error "We are unable to complete the request at this time"

As earlier mentioned, this error can be triggered when the AWS Config aggregator limit is exceeded. In other cases, calling the StartConfigRulesEvaluation API multiple times within a minute could also lead to this error.

When this error occur, you will see the following error message;

LimitExceededException

The configuration aggregator '<aggregator_name>' could not be created because the account already contains '50' configuration aggregators. Consider deleting configuration aggregators or contact AWS Config to increase the limit."

You could also see error message telling you that;

You have exceeded the maximum request rate. Try again at a later time.

How to fix AWS console error "We are unable to complete the request at this time"

Fixing this error is easy. If the Limit of the aggregators is exceeded, you can decide to increase the limit to solve this problem. Deleting an aggregator not in use can also help to fix this issue.

Similarly, when you call the StartConfigRulesEvaluation API multiple times in a minute, it is advisable to wait for the process to complete or wait for one minute after which you can call the API again.

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