Amazon SES InvalidReceiptRule error encountered when configuring Amazon SES receipt rules.

The receipt rule specified is invalid or incorrectly formatted.

Understanding Amazon SES

Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) is a cloud-based email sending service designed to help digital marketers and application developers send marketing, notification, and transactional emails. It is a reliable, scalable, and cost-effective service for businesses of all sizes.

Identifying the Symptom

When configuring receipt rules in Amazon SES, you might encounter an error message stating InvalidReceiptRule. This error indicates that there is an issue with the receipt rule you are trying to implement.

What You Observe

Upon attempting to create or update a receipt rule, the process fails, and you receive an error message indicating the rule is invalid.

Exploring the Issue

The InvalidReceiptRule error occurs when the receipt rule specified does not meet the required format or contains incorrect parameters. This can happen due to syntax errors or missing required fields in the rule configuration.

Common Causes

  • Incorrect JSON format in the rule configuration.
  • Missing required fields such as RuleName or Actions.
  • Invalid values for parameters like Recipients or ScanEnabled.

Steps to Resolve the Issue

To fix the InvalidReceiptRule error, follow these steps:

Step 1: Review the Receipt Rule Syntax

Ensure that your receipt rule is correctly formatted. Refer to the AWS SES Receipt Rules Documentation for the correct syntax and required fields.

Step 2: Validate JSON Format

Use a JSON validator tool to check the syntax of your receipt rule configuration. Ensure that all brackets, commas, and colons are correctly placed.

Step 3: Check Required Fields

Verify that all required fields are present in your receipt rule. These typically include RuleName, Enabled, and Actions. For more details, visit the AWS SES API Reference.

Step 4: Test with AWS CLI

Use the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) to test your receipt rule. Run the following command to simulate the rule:

aws ses test-receipt-rule-set --rule-set-name

This command will help you identify any issues in the rule configuration.

Conclusion

By carefully reviewing and correcting the receipt rule configuration, you can resolve the InvalidReceiptRule error in Amazon SES. Ensure that your rules are correctly formatted and contain all necessary parameters to avoid similar issues in the future.

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