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http-413
Easy Fix
HTTP API · API Responses
HTTP 413 Content Too Large indicates request body exceeds allowed size limit for this API request path.
Quick Answer
Error code HTTP-413 on your HTTP API API Responses means: HTTP 413 Content Too Large indicates request body exceeds allowed size limit for this API request path.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Likely Causes
  1. The endpoint returned 413 because request body exceeds allowed size limit.
  2. Client request structure, authorization context, or resource assumptions do not match API contract.
  3. Current retry/validation strategy does not fully account for HTTP 413 behavior in this workflow.
How to Fix It
1
Inspect API logs/traces for HTTP 413 with full request/response metadata.
2
Validate request construction against endpoint spec focusing on: request body exceeds allowed size limit.
3
Fix client auth, payload, headers, or resource assumptions before retrying.
4
Add explicit handling path for HTTP 413 in SDK/service code.
5
Run regression tests to confirm HTTP 413 no longer appears unexpectedly.
Pro Tip
This is a common issue that most users can resolve without specialized tools. Try the first step before moving on to more complex solutions.
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