AWS SQS AWS.SimpleQueueService.InvalidReceiveMessageWaitTimeSeconds
The receive message wait time is invalid.
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What is
AWS SQS AWS.SimpleQueueService.InvalidReceiveMessageWaitTimeSeconds
?
Understanding AWS SQS
Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) is a fully managed message queuing service that enables you to decouple and scale microservices, distributed systems, and serverless applications. It allows you to send, store, and receive messages between software components at any volume, without losing messages or requiring other services to be available.
Identifying the Symptom
When working with AWS SQS, you might encounter the error code AWS.SimpleQueueService.InvalidReceiveMessageWaitTimeSeconds. This error typically occurs when there is an issue with the configuration of the receive message wait time.
What You Observe
Developers may notice that their application is not receiving messages as expected, or they may see an error message indicating that the receive message wait time is invalid.
Explaining the Issue
The error code AWS.SimpleQueueService.InvalidReceiveMessageWaitTimeSeconds indicates that the value set for the receive message wait time is outside the acceptable range. AWS SQS allows you to set a wait time for receiving messages, which can be between 0 and 20 seconds.
Why This Happens
This issue arises when the receive message wait time is set to a value that is either negative, exceeds 20 seconds, or is not a valid integer. This configuration error prevents the SQS from functioning as intended.
Steps to Fix the Issue
To resolve this issue, you need to ensure that the receive message wait time is set correctly. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Verify Current Configuration
Check the current configuration of your SQS queue to see what the receive message wait time is set to. You can do this via the AWS Management Console or using the AWS CLI:
aws sqs get-queue-attributes --queue-url --attribute-names ReceiveMessageWaitTimeSeconds
Step 2: Update the Wait Time
If the current value is incorrect, update it to a valid value between 0 and 20 seconds. Use the AWS CLI to set the correct value:
aws sqs set-queue-attributes --queue-url --attributes ReceiveMessageWaitTimeSeconds=
Step 3: Confirm the Change
After updating, confirm that the change has been applied successfully by checking the attribute again:
aws sqs get-queue-attributes --queue-url --attribute-names ReceiveMessageWaitTimeSeconds
Additional Resources
For more information on configuring SQS queues, refer to the AWS SQS Developer Guide. If you need further assistance, consider visiting the AWS Support Center.
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AWS SQS AWS.SimpleQueueService.InvalidReceiveMessageWaitTimeSeconds
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