
openai
#10102
input_validation_error
The provided input does not match the required type. Expected a 'string' but received a different type. Please adjust the input format to meet the specified constraints.
This error has been identified and solved.
Reason
The 400 status error in the OpenAI API you're encountering is likely due to several possible reasons:
Invalid Request Format
The error message indicates that the input is not of the correct type. Specifically, it states that {'input_variables': ['human_input'], 'template': 'generate an image for little children stroyes that brings the scene to life of three little pigs. Describe the characters, setting, and actions in a way that would captivate a young audience the story Human: {human_input} Chatbot:', '_type': 'prompt'}
is not a valid string. This suggests that the API expects a string-type input for the prompt, but instead, it received a more complex data structure.
Incorrect API Request Configuration
The API request might be malformed or contain invalid parameters. This could be due to incorrect syntax or configuration in the request payload, leading the server to understand the request as a "Bad Request".
Input Validation Errors
The OpenAI API has specific validation rules for input data. If the input does not meet these criteria (e.g., if it should be a valid string but is not), the API will return a 400 error.
Excessive Headers
Although less likely in this context, it's worth noting that some recent changes might impose limits on the number of headers in the request. However, this is more relevant to header-related issues rather than payload issues.
Solution
To fix the 400 status error in the OpenAI API, you need to ensure the following:
Validate the input format: Ensure that the input provided is of the correct type, specifically a string for the prompt.
Correct API request configuration: Verify that the request payload is properly formatted and includes all necessary fields as specified in the API documentation.
Check API keys and permissions: Ensure the API key is correct, not expired, and has the necessary permissions.
Inspect network traffic and headers: Check that the base URL and headers, particularly the
Authorization
field, are correctly set.Adhere to rate limits and payload sizes: Make sure you are not exceeding the rate limits or maximum data payload sizes allowed by the OpenAI API.
By addressing these points, you can resolve the "Bad Request" error and successfully interact with the OpenAI API.
Suggested Links
https://cheatsheet.md/chatgpt-cheatsheet/openai-api-error-axioserror-request-failed-status-code-400
https://community.openai.com/t/openai-create-return-error-400-after-following-the-template-in-the-documentation/305508
https://community.openai.com/t/intermittent-error-an-unexpected-error-occurred-error-code-400-error-message-this-model-does-not-support-specifying-dimensions-type-invalid-request-error-param-none-code-none/955807
https://github.com/vllm-project/vllm/issues/3906
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/1532521/run-failed-openai-api-hits-badrequesterror-error-c
https://www.restack.io/p/openai-python-answer-fix-bad-request-error-cat-ai
https://community.openai.com/t/solved-whats-wrong-with-the-api-request-syntax/36611