# Bad request

Something isn't right with your request.

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## Example

```json
{
  "error": {
    "type": "request_error",
    "code": "bad_request",
    "detail": "Invalid request.",
    "documentation_url": "https://developer.paddle.com/errors/shared/bad_request"
  },
  "meta": {
    "request_id": "00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000"
  }
}
```

## Details

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Status code | 400 |
| Error code | `bad_request` |
| Error message | Invalid request. |

## Common causes

- You sent an invalid request body.
- You used a path parameter that isn't valid.
- You may be sending an incorrect `Content-Type` header.

## Common solutions

- Check that your request body is JSON.
- Check that the JSON you sent is formatted correctly.
- Check that the path parameters you're using are correct.
- Make sure that your `Content-Type` header is `application-json`.