openai
#10040
parameter_error
Missing parameter: Messages with the role "function" require a "name" field to be specified.
This error has been identified and solved.
Reason
The error "Missing required parameter: 'name'" when sending messages with the role "function" in the OpenAI API is occurring because the API requires a name parameter for messages that have the role set to "function". This is a specific requirement for function-type messages, as they need to be identified by a name to be processed correctly.
In essence, the API is enforcing a strict schema where function-type messages must include both the role and name parameters to avoid ambiguity and ensure proper handling of the message within the thread.
Solution
To fix the "Missing required parameter: 'name'" error for messages with the role "function" in the OpenAI API, you need to ensure that each message with the role set to "function" includes a name parameter. Here are the key points to address the issue:
Include a
namefield in each message with theroleset to "function".Ensure the
namefield is specified along with theroleand any other required parameters.
For example, your message structure should look something like this:
