
openai
#10096
type_mismatch_error
The provided 'args' argument is not of type 'string'. Ensure that the arguments passed are of the expected string type.
This error has been identified and solved.
Reason
The 400 status error in the OpenAI API, as indicated by your error message, is typically due to one or more of the following reasons:
Invalid Request Syntax or Configuration
The error message {'args': [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]} is not of type 'string' - 'messages.2.function_call.arguments'
suggests that the request contains an invalid argument type. This means the data you are sending does not match the expected type, in this case, a string.
Incorrect API Keys or Headers
An incorrect or expired API key, or incorrectly set headers (such as the Authorization
field), can also trigger a 400 error. The API key must be valid and correctly configured in your request.
Rate Limiting or Throttling
Exceeding the rate limits set by OpenAI can result in a 400 error. This occurs when you make too many requests within a short period, violating the API's usage policies.
Model or Endpoint Incompatibilities
Some models or endpoints may not support certain parameters or configurations. For example, specifying dimensions for a model that does not support it can result in a 400 error.
Environment Variable Issues
Hidden characters or incorrect data types (e.g., text instead of numeric) in environment variables can also lead to a 400 error when these variables are used in the API request.
Solution
To fix the 400 status error in the OpenAI API, you need to address the following aspects:
Ensure the request data matches the expected types: Verify that the arguments, such as
function_call.arguments
, are of the correct type, in this case, a string.Check API keys and headers: Make sure your API key is valid, not expired, and correctly set in the
Authorization
field of your request headers.Adhere to rate limits: Implement rate limiting to avoid making too many requests within a short period.
Verify model and endpoint compatibility: Ensure the parameters and configurations you are using are supported by the model or endpoint you are calling.
Inspect environment variables: Check for any hidden characters or incorrect data types in environment variables used in your API request.
By addressing these points, you should be able to resolve the 400 error and successfully make API calls to OpenAI.
Suggested Links
https://cheatsheet.md/chatgpt-cheatsheet/openai-api-error-axioserror-request-failed-status-code-400
https://discuss.ai.google.dev/t/gemini-openai-compatibility-multiple-functions-support-in-function-calling-error-400/49431
https://community.openai.com/t/request-failed-with-status-code-400/39242
https://github.com/openai/openai-python/issues/703
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
https://forum.bubble.io/t/issue-with-api-requests-to-openai-tts-text-to-speech/328601
https://cookbook.openai.com/examples/how_to_handle_rate_limits
https://community.openai.com/t/json-syntax-error-with-gpt-generated-api-call/578255