I’m having a weird problem with the Notion API. I’m trying to add new pages to a multi-column database using POST requests. It’s really strange because sometimes it works perfectly, but other times I get a validation error. The crazy part is, I’m using the exact same input each time!
Here’s what the start of my request body looks like:
{
"parent": {
"type": "database_id",
"database_id": "b85d31409fa04c7b8d2a6f4e82566668"
},
"properties": {
"Name": {
// More stuff here
}
}
}
When it fails, I get this error:
{
"object": "error",
"status": 400,
"code": "validation_error",
"message": "body failed validation. Fix one: body.parent.type should be not present, instead was `\"database_id\"`. body.parent.page_id should be defined, instead was `undefined`"
}
Does anyone know what might be causing this? Is there a way to see logs of the requests that hit my page? I’m totally stumped!
I’ve dealt with similar Notion API quirks before. One thing to consider is potential race conditions if you’re making multiple requests in quick succession. Try adding a small delay between requests to see if that helps.
Another possibility is that the database structure changed between requests. Notion’s API can be sensitive to schema changes. Double-check that your database columns haven’t been modified.
As for logging, you could use a tool like Postman or Charles Proxy to intercept and log your API requests. This might give you more insight into what’s happening behind the scenes.
Lastly, ensure you’re using the latest version of the Notion API. They occasionally make changes that can affect request validation.
yo, i’ve seen this kinda thing before. notion’s api can be a real pain sometimes. have u tried checkin ur network connection? sometimes flaky internet can mess with api calls. also, maybe try addin some logging to ur code to see exactly whats goin on when it fails. could help u pinpoint the issue. good luck man!
I’ve encountered similar issues with the Notion API, and it can be incredibly frustrating. From my experience, this inconsistent behavior often stems from rate limiting or temporary API hiccups.
One thing that helped me was implementing a retry mechanism with exponential backoff. Essentially, if the request fails, wait a short time and try again, increasing the wait time between attempts.
Also, double-check your API token permissions. Sometimes, I’ve found that token issues can cause sporadic failures that look like validation errors.
Lastly, Notion’s API documentation isn’t always up-to-date. It might be worth reaching out to their support team directly. They’ve been helpful in clarifying undocumented API behavior for me in the past.
Keep at it - once you get past these hurdles, the Notion API can be quite powerful!