HTTP POST Request Errors in SuiteScr...

TL;DR: This article covers errors associated with HTTP POST requests in SuiteScript, detailing common error codes, their meanings, and the parameters involved. Managers and developers can benefit from understanding these errors to ensure robust SuiteScript integrations.

What Are Common HTTP POST Request Errors?

When working with HTTP POST requests in SuiteScript, it is essential to understand the potential errors that can arise. Knowing these errors can help you troubleshoot and optimize your scripts effectively.

Key Errors When Sending HTTP POST Requests

Several error codes can be generated when an HTTP POST request fails. Understanding these codes will facilitate debugging and enhance your script's robustness.

Error Code	Message	Thrown If
`SSS_INVALID_HOST_CERT`	An untrusted, unsupported, or invalid certificate was found for this host.	The client and server could not negotiate the desired level of security. Check the `options.url` for accuracy.
`SSS_INVALID_URL`	The URL must be a fully qualified HTTP/HTTPS URL.	The URL specified in the `options.url` parameter is not fully qualified.
`SSS_MISSING_REQD_ARGUMENT`	Missing a required argument: {param name}.	The `options.body` or `options.url` parameter is not specified.
`SSS_REQUEST_LOOP_DETECTED`	This script executes a recursive function that has exceeded the allowed call limit.	A script calls back into itself recursively using an HTTP/HTTPS request.

Parameters for the HTTP POST Request

When sending an HTTP POST request, the following parameters are integral:

options.body: The content of the POST data. This can be a string or object, but sending files using multipart/form-data is not supported.
options.url: The HTTP URL being requested. It needs to be a fully qualified URL.
options.headers: Optional HTTP headers that can be sent along with the request.

Here is a sample syntax illustrating how the HTTP POST request is structured:

suitescript

1// Add additional code 
2...
3var headerObj = {
4    name: 'Accept-Language',
5    value: 'en-us'
6};
7var response = http.post({
8    url: 'http://www.testwebsite.com',
9    body: 'My POST Data',
10    headers: headerObj
11});
12 
13var myresponse_body = response.body; // see http.ClientResponse.body
14var myresponse_code = response.code; // see http.ClientResponse.code
15var myresponse_headers = response.headers; // see http.Clientresponse.headers
16...
17// Add additional code

Who This Affects

This information is particularly relevant for:

Developers: Need to understand error handling to create resilient scripts.
Administrators: Oversee application integrations relying on SuiteScript.

Key Takeaways

Familiarize yourself with common HTTP POST errors in SuiteScript to effectively troubleshoot.
Ensure URLs and required parameters are specified correctly to avoid key errors.
Monitor script performance to prevent infinite recursion issues.

Frequently Asked Questions (4)

What causes an 'SSS_INVALID_HOST_CERT' error in SuiteScript HTTP POST requests?

The 'SSS_INVALID_HOST_CERT' error occurs when the client and server cannot negotiate the desired level of security, often due to an untrusted, unsupported, or invalid certificate for the host. To resolve this, ensure that the 'options.url' parameter uses a valid and trusted certificate.

What prerequisites must be met to avoid the 'SSS_INVALID_URL' error?

To avoid the 'SSS_INVALID_URL' error, ensure that the URL specified in the 'options.url' parameter is a fully qualified HTTP or HTTPS URL. This means the URL must be complete and correctly formatted.

How can I prevent recursive function calls in HTTP POST requests from causing the 'SSS_REQUEST_LOOP_DETECTED' error?

To prevent the 'SSS_REQUEST_LOOP_DETECTED' error, avoid writing scripts that recursively call themselves beyond the allowed limit using an HTTP/HTTPS request. Monitor script behavior and structure to prevent inadvertent recursive calls.

Is it possible to send files using 'multipart/form-data' in SuiteScript HTTP POST requests?

No, sending files using 'multipart/form-data' is not supported in SuiteScript HTTP POST requests. The 'options.body' can only accept a string or an object for POST data.

HTTP POST Request Errors in SuiteScript Integration