cant_invite_self
Easy Fix
Slack · Collaboration & Messaging
The request attempts to invite the same user identity redundantly.
Quick Answer
Error code cant_invite_self on your Slack Collaboration & Messaging means: The request attempts to invite the same user identity redundantly.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Likely Causes
How to Fix It
1
Slack: Validate request payload against the latest API schema before sending.
2
Inspect field-level errors and correct type, format, and required-field completeness.
3
Replay the same call with a minimal valid payload to isolate offending attributes.
4
Enforce strict client-side validation and schema version pinning in your integration.
5
Add contract tests so this validation pattern is caught before deployment.
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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