
openai
#10039
missing_property_error
A required property is missing: 'name' is required but not provided in the specified object.
This error has been identified and solved.
Reason
The 400 - Bad Request
error in the OpenAI API, specifically the message 'name' is a required property - 'functions.0'
, indicates that the request you are sending to the API is missing a required field or has invalid syntax. Here are some possible reasons for this error:
Missing or Incorrect API Key: Although not directly related to the 'name' property, ensuring your API key is correct is fundamental, but in this case, it's more about the request payload.
Invalid Request Payload: The API expects a specific JSON structure, and the absence of the 'name' property in the 'functions' array violates this expectation. This could be due to incorrect or incomplete data being sent in the request body.
Incorrect Data Types: The values being passed might not be of the correct data type, or there might be hidden characters or formatting issues that make the request invalid.
API Reference Compliance: The error suggests that the request does not comply with the API reference documentation, indicating a mismatch between what is sent and what the API expects.
In summary, the error is likely due to the request payload not meeting the API's expected structure or content requirements.
Solution
To fix the 400 - Bad Request
error with the message 'name' is a required property - 'functions.0'
, you need to ensure that your request payload complies with the OpenAI API's expectations. Here are the key steps to take:
Ensure that the functions
array in your request includes a name
property for each function. Here are some essential checks:
Include the 'name' property: Make sure each function object in the
functions
array has aname
field.Validate JSON structure: Ensure the JSON payload is correctly formatted and meets the API's schema requirements.
Check data types: Verify that all properties have the correct data types as specified in the API documentation.
Review API documentation: Consult the OpenAI API documentation to ensure your request aligns with the specified format and requirements.
Suggested Links
https://cheatsheet.md/chatgpt-cheatsheet/openai-api-error-axioserror-request-failed-status-code-400
https://github.com/Nutlope/aicommits/issues/137
https://community.openai.com/t/getting-400-response-with-already-working-code/509212
https://forum.bubble.io/t/openai-api-error-http-400/263917
https://community.openai.com/t/request-failed-with-status-code-400/39242
https://community.openai.com/t/parameters-property-isnt-optional-as-theyve-mentioned-in-doc/265256
https://community.openai.com/t/opena-ai-bad-request-error-400/666947
https://platform.openai.com/docs/guides/function-calling