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Query Errors

This page provides information on common query errors and how to resolve them on Appsmith.

Timeout error​

Timed out on query execution

Cause​

Your API or database queries may time out due to one of the following reasons:

  • The API or database is behind a VPC that is not accessible from the Appsmith instance.
  • The API or query is taking too long to respond.

Solution​

Apply the following resolutions to fix timeout errors:

  • Server-side pagination: Allows you to manage and display large datasets within your application. It involves fetching and displaying a small set of data from the server at a time, improving performance. For more information, see Server-side pagination.

  • Timeout configuration: The Appsmith server has a default internal timeout of 60 seconds. If your queries take longer, you can set a value greater than 60 seconds. For self-hosted instances, set the APPSMITH_SERVER_TIMEOUT environment variable to a value greater than 60 seconds. For more information, see Timeout Configuration in Query Settings.

  • Whitelist VPC: If your API or database is behind a VPC, whitelist the Appsmith instance IPs in your database, servers hosting APIs, or VPC to ensure that the Appsmith instance can access the databases or APIs.

Base64 encoding error​

File content is not base64 encoded

Cause​

The query expects a Base64 encoded value, but the value passed is not Base64 encoded.

Solution​

To fix this error, ensure that the data sent is in Base64 encoded format. If you are using a FilePicker widget, you can set the data type. For more information, see Data format.

Payload too large error​

Payload too large. File size cannot exceed 100MB.

Cause​

Appsmith imposes a default file size limit of 150 MB. This is a configurable limit if you're using a self-hosted Appsmith instance. The reason you may get this error is due to a file size limit set at 100 MB on your self-hosted instance.

Solution​

Configure Appsmith instance to support larger files by changing the file size limit. For more information on configuring file size limits, see Configure File Size Limit.