
#10128
api_precondition_error
Invalid response received: User location is not supported for the API use. Please check the API preconditions and try again.
This error has been identified and solved.
Reason
The 400 Bad Request error you are encountering in the Google API, specifically with the message "User location is not supported for the API use," can be attributed to several possible reasons:
Invalid or Unsupported Parameters
The error indicates that the API request includes a parameter (in this case, "User location") that is either invalid or not supported by the API. This could be due to the API not being designed to handle location-based data or the specific use case you are attempting.
Malformed Request Syntax
The request syntax might be incorrect or malformed, leading the server to reject the request. This could include incorrect formatting of the request parameters or missing required fields.
API Constraints
The API may have specific constraints or preconditions that are not met by your request. For example, certain APIs might require specific permissions or settings to be in place before they can process requests involving user location.
Unsupported API Usage
The error suggests that the API you are using does not support the type of request you are making, particularly in relation to user location. This could be a limitation of the API itself rather than an issue with your request.
Solution
To resolve the "User location is not supported for the API use" error with the Google Gemini API, you can consider the following solutions:
Change the API request location: Ensure that the API requests are made from a supported region. For instance, if the API is not supported in your current location, try hosting your function in a supported region such as
us-west1
orus-central1
.Use a proxy or alternative server: If changing the hosting region is not feasible, consider using a proxy server or an alternative service that can make the API calls from a supported location.
Verify API Permissions and Settings: Check the API permissions and settings to ensure that they are correctly configured and that the necessary permissions are in place for the API to process your requests.
Check API Documentation: Ensure you are adhering to the API's documentation and guidelines regarding supported use cases and locations. Some APIs may have specific restrictions or requirements that need to be met.
Suggested Links
https://www.hostinger.com/tutorials/how-to-fix-400-bad-request-error
https://kinsta.com/knowledgebase/400-bad-request/
https://www.googlecloudcommunity.com/gc/Workspace-Q-A/Seeing-400-error-while-trying-to-send-a-mail/m-p/536255
https://community.make.com/t/google-authentication-issue-status-code-error-400/3001
https://community.zapier.com/troubleshooting-99/google-sheets-status-code-400-bad-request-20303
https://www.googlecloudcommunity.com/gc/AI-ML/Gemini-API-suddenly-reporting-user-location-is-not-supported-for/m-p/797128
https://www.googlecloudcommunity.com/gc/Cloud-Hub/Help-Needed-Google-SSO-Integration-Error-in-Production/m-p/731028
https://community.make.com/t/google-gemini-location-error/27525
https://articles.smartpass.app/en/articles/8250551-troubleshooting-google-workspace-error-400
https://developers.google.com/drive/api/guides/handle-errors