Debug Your Infrastructure

Get Instant Solutions for Kubernetes, Databases, Docker and more

AWS CloudWatch
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Pod Stuck in CrashLoopBackOff
Database connection timeout
Docker Container won't Start
Kubernetes ingress not working
Redis connection refused
CI/CD pipeline failing

AWS SNS InvalidParameter error when using AWS SNS

The request contains an invalid parameter value.

Understanding AWS SNS

Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS) is a fully managed push messaging service that allows you to send notifications from the cloud to subscribing endpoints or clients. It is commonly used for sending alerts, notifications, and updates to users or systems in a scalable and cost-effective manner.

Identifying the Symptom

When using AWS SNS, you might encounter the InvalidParameter error. This error indicates that there is an issue with one or more parameters in your request. It can prevent your notifications from being sent successfully.

Common Error Message

The error message typically looks like this:

{"Error": {"Code": "InvalidParameter", "Message": "The request contains an invalid parameter value."}}

Exploring the Issue

The InvalidParameter error occurs when the parameters provided in the SNS request do not meet the expected format or constraints. This can happen due to incorrect data types, missing required parameters, or values that exceed allowed limits.

Potential Causes

  • Incorrect parameter names or values.
  • Missing required parameters.
  • Parameters exceeding size or value limits.

Steps to Resolve the Issue

To resolve the InvalidParameter error, follow these steps:

Step 1: Verify Parameter Names

Ensure that all parameter names in your request match the expected names as defined in the AWS SNS API documentation. Double-check for any typos or incorrect casing.

Step 2: Check Parameter Values

Review the values of each parameter to ensure they meet the required format and constraints. For example, if a parameter expects a string, ensure you are not providing a number.

Step 3: Include Required Parameters

Make sure all required parameters are included in your request. Refer to the SNS Publish API reference to identify mandatory parameters.

Step 4: Validate Parameter Limits

Check if any parameters exceed the allowed size or value limits. For example, the message size should not exceed 256 KB.

Conclusion

By carefully reviewing and correcting the parameters in your AWS SNS request, you can resolve the InvalidParameter error and ensure your notifications are sent successfully. For further assistance, consult the AWS Support Knowledge Center.

Master 

AWS SNS InvalidParameter error when using AWS SNS

 debugging in Minutes

— Grab the Ultimate Cheatsheet

(Perfect for DevOps & SREs)

Most-used commands
Real-world configs/examples
Handy troubleshooting shortcuts
Your email is safe with us. No spam, ever.

Thankyou for your submission

We have sent the cheatsheet on your email!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

🚀 Tired of Noisy Alerts?

Try Doctor Droid — your AI SRE that auto-triages alerts, debugs issues, and finds the root cause for you.

Heading

Your email is safe thing.

Thank you for your Signing Up

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

MORE ISSUES

Deep Sea Tech Inc. — Made with ❤️ in Bangalore & San Francisco 🏢

Doctor Droid