AWS SQS AWS.SimpleQueueService.InvalidParameterValue
A parameter value is invalid.
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What is
AWS SQS AWS.SimpleQueueService.InvalidParameterValue
?
Understanding AWS SQS
Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS) is a fully managed message queuing service that enables you to decouple and scale microservices, distributed systems, and serverless applications. With SQS, you can send, store, and receive messages between software components at any volume, without losing messages or requiring other services to be available.
Identifying the Symptom
When working with AWS SQS, you might encounter the error code AWS.SimpleQueueService.InvalidParameterValue. This error indicates that one or more parameter values provided in the request are invalid. This can manifest as failed API calls or unexpected behavior when interacting with SQS queues.
Common Scenarios
- Invalid queue name format.
- Incorrect message attribute values.
- Unsupported parameter values in API requests.
Explaining the Issue
The error code AWS.SimpleQueueService.InvalidParameterValue is triggered when the parameters in your request do not adhere to the expected format or constraints defined by AWS SQS. For example, queue names must be between 1 and 80 characters long, and can only contain alphanumeric characters, hyphens, and underscores.
Parameter Constraints
- Queue Name: Must be unique within an AWS account and region, and adhere to naming conventions.
- Message Attributes: Must be defined correctly, with valid data types and values.
- API Parameters: Ensure all parameters are supported and correctly formatted.
Steps to Fix the Issue
To resolve the AWS.SimpleQueueService.InvalidParameterValue error, follow these steps:
1. Verify Queue Name
Ensure that your queue name meets the required constraints. For example, a valid queue name could be MyQueue-123. Refer to the AWS SQS Queue Name Guidelines for more details.
2. Check Message Attributes
Review the message attributes you are sending. Ensure that each attribute has a valid data type and value. For example, if you are using a string data type, ensure the value is a valid UTF-8 string.
3. Validate API Parameters
Double-check the parameters in your API requests. Ensure they are supported by the AWS SQS API and are correctly formatted. You can refer to the AWS SQS API Reference for a comprehensive list of supported parameters.
Conclusion
By ensuring that all parameter values are valid and adhere to AWS SQS constraints, you can effectively resolve the AWS.SimpleQueueService.InvalidParameterValue error. Regularly reviewing AWS documentation and guidelines will help prevent similar issues in the future.
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