Databricks error in free edition Cannot create serverless connection, try again later

 The error you're seeing — "Cannot create serverless connection, try again later" — usually occurs in Databricks Community (free) edition because serverless SQL endpoints and premium features are not supported on that tier.

🔍 Why This Happens:

• Serverless SQL endpoints are part of Databricks SQL Pro or Enterprise tiers, and are not available in the Community Edition.

• The Community Edition supports only a limited set of features, including a single cluster and no access to advanced networking, serverless SQL, or Unity Catalog.

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✅ What You Can Do:

1. Use a Standard Cluster Instead

Instead of serverless, use a standard interactive cluster:

• Go to Compute > Create Cluster

• Use the default settings (e.g., Runtime: DBR 11.x or 12.x)

• Make sure the cluster is started

• Then go to your SQL or notebook and run your queries using this cluster.

2. Upgrade to a Paid Plan (Optional)

If you need serverless SQL or Unity Catalog, consider:

• Upgrading to a Databricks Pro or Enterprise plan

• Use it through Azure Databricks, AWS, or GCP with a paid subscription

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🛠 Alternative Workaround (SQL Access in Community Edition)

You can still write and run SQL using a notebook:

1. Create a notebook.

2. Use %%sql magic command in a cell:

   %%sql
   SELECT * FROM your_table_name
   

3. Run it on a running interactive cluster.
   
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