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Run ListInferenceProfiles/ListFoundationModels in the client region.\n2. Pick the matching geo prefix or a base model id; set region explicitly.\nExpected: Requests resolve the model.\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"18f137f8-300a-42a7-ae56-e678dbdb5b1b","proposed_action":"Recommended action: List valid ids in the target region (ListFoundationModels / ListInferenceProfiles), use the geo prefix that matches the client region (us., eu., apac., global.), or pass a base model id where on-demand invocation is supported; always pin region and model explicitly.\n\nOption: Use an id that exists in the called region [evidence: official_recommended_action]\nSteps:\n1. Run ListInferenceProfiles/ListFoundationModels in the client region.\n2. 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