
openai
#10070
type_error
Input is not of type 'string'. Please ensure that the input is a valid string for processing.
This error has been identified and solved.
Reason
The 400 Bad Request
error in the OpenAI API is likely occurring due to several possible reasons:
Invalid Request Syntax or Configuration
The request may contain invalid syntax or configuration, such as incorrect API keys, expired API keys, or improperly formatted JSON payloads. The server is unable to understand the request due to these issues[2)[5.).
Incorrect Data Type
The error message indicates that the data provided ({'paragraphs': [...]}
) is not of the expected type, specifically that it is not a string. The API likely expects a string or a different data structure that matches its requirements.
Rate Limiting and Throttling
The API might be rate-limited or throttled, meaning the number of requests made within a certain time frame exceeds the allowed limits, leading to a 400
error.
Improper HTTP Library Usage
The error could be due to the incorrect usage of the HTTP library, resulting in an invalid JSON payload being sent to the server.
Server-Side Issues
There might be server-side issues or changes in the API, such as changes in token counting or other backend configurations, which can cause intermittent 400
errors.
Solution
To fix the 400 Bad Request
error in the OpenAI API, you need to address the following aspects:
Ensure your API key is correct and not expired. Verify the key in the OpenAI Developer Dashboard and update it if necessary.
Check the data structure and types of your request. Make sure the data you are sending matches the expected format, particularly that any required fields are of the correct type, such as strings.
Confirm that your request adheres to the API's rate limiting and throttling rules. Implement rate limiting in your code to avoid exceeding the allowed number of requests per time frame.
Verify that you are using your HTTP library correctly to send a valid JSON payload. Ensure there are no anomalies in the network traffic that could affect the request.
Consult the OpenAI API documentation to ensure your request setup is proper and aligns with any recent changes or updates to the API.
Suggested Links
https://cheatsheet.md/chatgpt-cheatsheet/openai-api-error-axioserror-request-failed-status-code-400
https://forum.bubble.io/t/openai-api-error-http-400/263917
https://community.openai.com/t/i-am-receiving-an-error-status-code-400/351121
https://github.com/Nutlope/aicommits/issues/137
https://community.openai.com/t/getting-400-response-with-already-working-code/509212
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