azure-openai
#10030
missing_property_error
"content" is a required property but is missing from the input.
This error has been identified and solved.
Reason
The 400 status error in the Azure OpenAI API, specifically the message "content" is a required property - "messages.0", indicates that the API request is malformed due to missing or invalid parameters in the request payload.
Here are the key reasons for this error:
Invalid or Missing Payload
The error suggests that the messages array in your request payload is either empty or does not contain the required content property. The API expects each message in the messages array to have a content field.
Incorrect Request Structure
The API request might not adhere to the expected structure as defined in the API documentation. For example, the messages array should contain objects with a content property, among other possible fields.
Empty or Invalid Input
The error can also occur if you are passing an empty string or invalid input to the API. For instance, passing a text of length 0 (an empty string) can trigger this error, especially with certain API endpoints.
Solution
To fix the 400 status error in the Azure OpenAI API due to the "content" property being missing, you need to ensure the following:
Include the
contentproperty: Make sure each message in themessagesarray contains acontentfield.Validate the request structure: Ensure your API request adheres to the expected structure defined in the API documentation.
Check for empty or invalid input: Verify that you are not passing empty strings or invalid data to the API.
Here are some key actions to take:
Review the API documentation for the correct request format.
Ensure all required fields, including
content, are present in the request payload.Test the request with a minimal valid payload to isolate the issue.
