This is a simple solution that has reportedly worked for many users. These solutions come from users online who have had success by following the steps below. Please note, these are not official fixes. Should the error persist frequently, it may be down to your network connection.
This is a very common error to receive and players shouldn't be concerned if they are met with it. However, the developers are currently yet to inform users if server maintenance is occurring at this time. Should the developers release a statement for this error, we will update this article. As of writing, Rockstar Games have not indicated if they are experiencing server issues causing the error.