Automation Rule error message

[tractorboy]

I have today had a error message re an automation rule (see below) The rule has run ok previously & has just run on another match. Amy ideas what the message means.
28-Aug-23 17:29:00: [G_Auto 1] : APING Exception: HTTP,The remote server returned an error: (502) Bad Gateway. ,
28-Aug-23 17:31:33: Guardian has detected that the market is in-play
28-Aug-23 17:31:33: Guardian has detected that the market is suspended
28-Aug-23 17:31:34: Guardian has detected that the market is now unsuspended
28-Aug-23 18:48:16: Guardian has detected that the market is suspended
28-Aug-23 18:48:19: Guardian has detected that the market is now unsuspended
28-Aug-23 18:49:20: [G_Auto 2] : Automation Signal for Udinese: awaygoal = 1
28-Aug-23 19:03:44: Guardian has detected that the market is suspended
28-Aug-23 19:03:47: Guardian has detected that the market is now unsuspended
28-Aug-23 19:04:51: [G_Auto 2] : Automation Signal for Salernitana: homegoal = 1

[ShaunWhite]

Temporary api glitch. Line 1 is referring to your request not being received. They're often very brief situations but can obviously persist in the worst cases.

I asked ChatGPT (v4) to be sure...

The error "The remote server returned an error: (502) Bad Gateway" indicates a network error between two servers on the internet. Here's a breakdown:

1. **What is a 502 Bad Gateway Error?**:
- It's an HTTP status code that one server on the internet receives when it communicates with another server and gets an invalid response.

2. **What Causes this Error?**:
- There are various reasons for a 502 Bad Gateway error, including:
- The main server is down or not working.
- Network issues between the two servers.
- Traffic overload on the main server.
- Configuration issues.
- Issues with content delivery networks (CDNs).
- Faulty programming or scripts.

3. **Where does it happen?**:
- This error typically arises in the context of web servers and proxies. When you try to access a website, your request might go through multiple servers before reaching the destination server (where the website is hosted). If any server along this path fails to receive a valid response from the next server, it might return a 502 Bad Gateway error to the client (you).

4. **How to Fix?**:
- **For Users**:
- Refresh the webpage.
- Clear browser cache and cookies.
- Try accessing the site with a different browser or device.
- Wait for a while and try again later.
- **For Webmasters/Developers**:
- Check server logs for any errors.
- Ensure the proxy settings are correctly configured.
- Verify that all servers in the network chain are operational.
- Look into server resource issues or overload.
- Check for faulty scripts or configuration files.

Remember, resolving a 502 Bad Gateway error depends on where the problem lies. If it's on the end-user side, following the user-based solutions might help. If it's on the server-side, the website owner or admin will need to address the issue.

[Derek27]

I think I got that error message in my browser when I visited a Betfair page so I guess it was an issue with Betfair.

"Bad gateway" is probably an error message written by an eight-year-old!

[tractorboy]

Thank you both for your responses

[ShaunWhite]

"Bad gateway" is probably an error message written by an eight-year-old!

It's a refreshingly clear description of the actual problem, much better than the vague and slightly depressive Error 417 - Expectation Failed

[Derek27]

"Bad gateway" is probably an error message written by an eight-year-old!

It's a refreshingly clear description of the actual problem, much better than the vague and slightly depressive Error 417 - Expectation Failed

Invalid gateway.