How To Fix ID_FI_OVF021 - VIES validation service is experiencing high demand; try again later

ID_FI_OVF021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ID_FI_OVF - Online validation Framework Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: VIES validation service is experiencing high demand; try again later

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ID_FI_OVF021 - Details

• The SAP error message ID_FI_OVF021 indicates that the VIES (VAT Information Exchange System) validation service is currently experiencing high demand, which means that your request to validate VAT numbers against the VIES database cannot be processed at that moment. This is a common issue when the service is overloaded with requests.
  
  Cause:
  
  High Demand: The VIES service is receiving more requests than it can handle, leading to temporary unavailability.
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity issues between your SAP system and the VIES service.
  Service Outage: The VIES service itself may be undergoing maintenance or experiencing downtime.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Retry Later: The simplest solution is to wait for a while and then try the request again. This is often effective as the demand may decrease.
  Check Service Status: If possible, check the status of the VIES service to see if there are any known outages or maintenance activities.
  Increase Timeout Settings: If you have control over the timeout settings