Handling Errors

When interacting with our API, it’s important to understand the different error codes that can occur during a request. These error codes help indicate what went wrong and can guide you in troubleshooting the issue. Below is a list of common error codes returned by the API, along with their descriptions and possible solutions.

❌ Common Error Codes

Code	Description	What to Do
400	Bad Request	The request is malformed or contains invalid parameters. Check that all required parameters are included and correctly formatted.
402	Payment Required	Your account has insufficient funds to process the request. Add funds or check your payment method to resolve this issue.
403	Forbidden	You do not have permission to access the requested resource. Ensure your API key has the correct permissions or check for potential authentication issues.
404	Not Found	The resource you are trying to access does not exist. Verify the endpoint and parameters for correctness, and ensure the resource is available.
409	Conflict	There is a conflict with the current state of the resource, possibly due to an attempt to create a duplicate. Review the request and the state of the resource.
422	Unprocessable Entity	The server understands the request but is unable to process it, usually due to validation errors in the request body. Review the provided data for errors.
429	Rate Limit Exceeded	You have exceeded the allowed number of requests within a given time period. Wait for the rate limit to reset or adjust your request frequency.
500	Internal Server Error	An unexpected server error occurred. This is typically a temporary issue. Try again later or contact support if the problem persists.

Error Handling Tips

Check the Response Body: In most cases, the response body will contain additional information regarding the error, such as error messages or codes that can help you pinpoint the issue.
Rate Limits: If you encounter a 429 error, avoid sending requests too frequently. Implement exponential backoff to retry requests after waiting for the rate limit to reset.
Authentication: A 403 Forbidden error may be due to incorrect API key or insufficient permissions. Ensure that your key is valid and has the right scopes to access the resource.
Testing: Always test your API calls in a controlled environment to ensure that the request format and parameters are correct.

📌 Tip: Always handle errors gracefully in your application. Proper error handling ensures that users have a better experience, even when things go wrong!

How to Handle Errors in Your Code

It’s good practice to incorporate error-handling logic in your API requests. Here’s an example in Python for handling different types of errors:

Python Example:

import requests

url = "https://api.wav.com/data"
headers = {
    "Authorization": "Bearer <your_api_key>"
}

response = requests.get(url, headers=headers)

if response.status_code == 200:
    print("Request successful:", response.json())
elif response.status_code == 400:
    print("Bad Request: Check your input parameters.")
elif response.status_code == 429:
    print("Rate Limit Exceeded: Please try again later.")
elif response.status_code == 500:
    print("Internal Server Error: Try again later.")
else:
    print(f"Error {response.status_code}: {response.text}")

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❌ Common Error Codes

Error Handling Tips

How to Handle Errors in Your Code

Python Example:

​❌ Common Error Codes

​Error Handling Tips

​How to Handle Errors in Your Code

​Python Example:

❌ Common Error Codes

Error Handling Tips

How to Handle Errors in Your Code

Python Example: