
openai
#10476
input_validation_error
Invalid 'tools': expected an array with at least one element, but received an empty array.
This error has been identified and solved.
Reason
The error "Invalid 'tools': empty array. Expected an array with minimum length 1, but got an empty array instead" with a 400 status code in the OpenAI API is occurring because the API request includes an empty array for the tools
parameter. The OpenAI API requires that the tools
parameter be an array with at least one element, but in your case, it is receiving an empty array, which violates this requirement and results in a "Bad Request" error.
Solution
To resolve the "Invalid 'tools': empty array" error, you need to ensure that the tools
parameter in your API request is not empty. Here are the steps to fix this issue:
Verify that the
tools
array is populated before sending the request.Ensure that at least one tool is included in the
tools
array.Check your code logic to prevent scenarios where the
tools
array might be emptied unintentionally.
Here are some key points to consider:
Always include at least one tool in the
tools
array.Validate the
tools
array before making the API call to ensure it is not empty.Review your code to handle cases where the array might be cleared or left empty.
Suggested Links
https://cheatsheet.md/chatgpt-cheatsheet/openai-api-error-axioserror-request-failed-status-code-400
https://community.openai.com/t/best-strategy-for-required-vs-optional-parameters-in-calling-functions/480243
https://github.com/continuedev/continue/issues/3403
https://community.openai.com/t/request-failed-with-status-code-400/39242
https://community.openai.com/t/function-parameter-requirements-not-reliable/368747
https://community.openai.com/t/openai-function-calling-make-up-parameters/271073
https://dev.to/ajones_codes/how-to-use-function-calling-with-openais-new-tools-feature-to-solve-word-problems-5146
https://community.openai.com/t/getting-400-response-with-already-working-code/509212
https://github.com/Azure/azure-sdk-for-js/issues/28428