Invalid request or validation error

• Missing or incorrect fields: Required fields are missing or contain incorrect values.

• Incorrect data types: Field values don't match the expected data type.

• Currency issues: The currency code isn't valid, or the amount formatting is incorrect.

• Malformed JSON: The request body isn't properly formatted as JSON.

• Business rules: The transaction is blocked based on the account's status or configuration.

• API version conflicts: The request uses an incorrect or outdated API version. Some validation rules change between versions.

The payment process is halted, preventing the buyer from finalizing their purchase. This can lead to lost sales if the issue is not resolved promptly.

• Review the error details: Check the error response from the API to identify the exact field and issue.

• Validate your data: Ensure all required fields are present, and that each field contains valid data matching the expected format and type.

• Fix the data and retry: Update the request with correct data and resend it.

The number of items in an array parameter is too small. This can happen when a required array field, such as purchase_units, is empty.

The payment process is halted, preventing the buyer from finalizing their purchase. This can lead to lost sales if the issue is not resolved promptly.

• Review the error details: Check the error response to identify the array field that needs more items.

• Add the required items: Include at least the minimum number of items required for that field, then resend the request.

The value provided for a field doesn't match its required syntax or format.

The payment process is halted, preventing the buyer from finalizing their purchase. This can lead to lost sales if the issue is not resolved promptly.

• Review the error details: Check the fields named in the error response.

• Correct the field syntax: Correct the value according to the regex or format specified for that field. Refer to the API reference for the expected format of each field.

The value of a field isn't valid, even though it matches the field's expected format.

The payment process is halted, preventing the buyer from finalizing their purchase. This can lead to lost sales if the issue is not resolved promptly.

• Review the error details: Check the field named in the error response and the reason the value isn't accepted.

• Correct the value: Update the field with a supported or valid value, then resend the request.

The value of a field is either too short or too long.

The payment process is halted, preventing the buyer from finalizing their purchase. This can lead to lost sales if the issue is not resolved promptly.

• Review the error details: Check the field named in the error response for the minimum and maximum length allowed.

• Adjust the value length: Update the field so its length falls within the supported range, then resend the request.

A required field or parameter is missing from the request.

The payment process is halted, preventing the buyer from finalizing their purchase. This can lead to lost sales if the issue is not resolved promptly.

• Review the error details: Check the error response to identify the missing field.

• Include the required field: Add the missing field or parameter with a valid value, then resend the request.