When I try to login to iMessage, I get the error: The server encountered and error processing registration.  Please try again later.

I've been getting this error for two weeks.  I've tried rebooting the computer, resetting my network connection, and double-checking my password.  The chat function works fine on my iPad and iPhone, just not on my computer.  I have OS X 10.8.4 running on a MacBook Pro.
Any help GREATLY appreciated.
Suzanne

I have encountered the same problem as Wildwing today on my iMac.  Facetime was working fine last week, but at lunch time today when my son tried to call he could not get through, although I was sitting at my iMac compiling an email at the time. Fortunately however I have an iPad Mini, which I heard ringing in another room so I picked up the call on that. 
I have noticed that if I go to the  FaceTime tool bar, Preferences is greyed out. 
I have tried to sign in again but keep getting this message : 'The server encountered an error processing registration.  Please try again later.'
I have checked the outage on Support System Status, Apple is not reporting any problems.  I have logged on to Apple ID and re-verified both of my Apple IDs (I use a different one for iTunes) and had no difficulty accessing my Apple ID on either account on my current passwords.
Messages which is set up with the same Apple ID as Facetime is working fine on my iMac and both Facetime and Messaes are fine on my Mini.
I have had two Apple IDs for ages, which has never caused a problem before although I am wondering if this is the issue.
Taking the 'try again later' literally, I have been trying that on and off since lunch time and I have rebooted my computer, I am still getting the same Error message.
I am at a loss to know what to do next.  Help please

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