
openai
#10550
input_validation_error
Invalid or missing parameter: Expected an object for 'messages[2].tool_calls[0].function', but encountered an incorrect type or missing value.
This error has been identified and solved.
Reason
The error message "Invalid type for 'messages.tool_calls.function': expected an object, but got a string instead" in the OpenAI API indicates that the API is expecting a specific data structure (an object) for the function
parameter within the tool_calls
array, but instead, it is receiving a string.
This discrepancy arises because the API requires the function
parameter to be an object that contains the necessary details for the tool call, rather than a simple string. This mismatch in data types leads to the "Bad Request" error with a status code of 400, as the server cannot process the request due to the invalid syntax or configuration.
Solution
To fix the "Invalid type for 'messages.tool_calls.function': expected an object, but got a string instead" error in the OpenAI API, you need to ensure that the function
parameter is correctly formatted as an object. Here are the key steps to take:
Ensure the
function
parameter is an object with the required fields, such asname
and any other necessary attributes.Verify that the object is properly structured and passed in the
tool_calls
array.Check that there are no typos or misconfigurations in the request payload.
Here are some key points to consider:
Use an object format for the
function
parameter.Include all mandatory fields within the
function
object.Double-check the overall structure of the request payload to ensure it matches the API's expectations.
Suggested Links
https://cheatsheet.md/chatgpt-cheatsheet/openai-api-error-axioserror-request-failed-status-code-400
https://community.openai.com/t/api-error-message-mixes-up-object-and-string/827221
https://community.openai.com/t/request-failed-with-status-code-400/39242
https://community.openai.com/t/expected-tool-output-for-wrong-call-id/560554
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://community.openai.com/t/getting-400-response-with-already-working-code/509212
https://community.openai.com/t/error-400-related-to-size-of-string/840368
https://github.com/Nutlope/aicommits/issues/137