Error "Unexpected Server Error Service Unavailable" When Exporting PDF
Published: 24 Jul 2014 Last Modified Date: 20 Jul 2023
Issue
When exporting a workbook to PDF from Tableau Server, the following error might occur:
Unexpected Server Error Service Unavailable The service is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later.
Environment
Tableau Server
Resolution
Work with your IT team to ensure that network configurations for connection timeout are adjusted.
Cause
Tableau Server keeps connection opened while PDF file is being generated, but active network components (proxy, router, etc.) close connection by their own timeout.
Additional Information
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