#10137
invalid_argument_error
Invalid response received due to missing required fields in the request. Please ensure all necessary content is specified properly.
This error has been identified and solved.
Reason
The 400 Bad Request error you are encountering, specifically with the message "GenerateContentRequest.contents: contents is not specified ", indicates that the request sent to the Google API is missing a required parameter or has an invalid argument.
Here are the key reasons for this error:
Invalid or Missing Parameters
The error message suggests that the
contentsfield in theGenerateContentRequestis not specified. This field is likely a required parameter for the API request to be processed correctly.
Incorrect Request Structure
The structure of the request might be incorrect or malformed. For example, if the JSON body of the request does not conform to the expected format, it can lead to a
400 Bad Requesterror.
Argument Validation
The API may be rejecting the request because one or more arguments in the request are invalid or do not meet the specified criteria, as indicated by the
INVALID_ARGUMENTstatus.
Solution
To fix the 400 Bad Request error you are seeing, you need to ensure that your GenerateContentRequest is properly formatted and includes all required parameters. Here are the steps to take:
Specify the
contentsfield: Make sure thecontentsparameter is included in your request, as it is a required field.Check the request structure: Verify that the JSON body of your request conforms to the expected format.
Validate arguments: Ensure all arguments in the request are valid and meet the specified criteria.
By addressing these points, you should be able to resolve the INVALID_ARGUMENT error and successfully send the request to the Google API.
Suggested Links
https://www.hostinger.com/tutorials/how-to-fix-400-bad-request-error
https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/am-i-using-the-filedata-uri-part-wrong/1494
https://kinsta.com/knowledgebase/400-bad-request/
https://www.googlecloudcommunity.com/gc/AI-ML/Gemini-s-safety-config-400-error-from-today/m-p/712366
https://www.googlecloudcommunity.com/gc/Workspace-Q-A/Seeing-400-error-while-trying-to-send-a-mail/m-p/536255
https://developers.google.com/drive/api/guides/handle-errors
https://cloud.google.com/php/docs/reference/cloud-ai-platform/latest/V1.GenerateContentRequest
https://ai.google.dev/api/generate-content
https://www.dreamhost.com/blog/400-bad-request-error/
