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List of ErrorsThe request encoding is invalid. This happens when the wrong character encoding is used, the request contains unsupported special characters, or the Content-Type header is incorrect.
gateway.technical.invalid_request_encoding
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We could not complete your request due to a technical issue. Please try again, or contact our support team if the problem persists.Root Cause
- Improper character encoding: The request did not use the correct encoding standard (e.g., UTF-8), leading to parsing errors.
- Unsupported special characters: The request body contains unsupported or invalid special characters that the gateway cannot process.
- Incorrect content-type header: The request did not specify the correct Content-Type header (e.g., application/json or application/x-www-form-urlencoded).
Troubleshooting and Solutions
- Verify that the request uses the correct character encoding standard, typically UTF-8.
- Ensure that the request payload does not contain unsupported special characters or invalid symbols.
- Confirm that the Content-Type header is correctly set based on the type of request payload being sent.
- If the problem persists, contact Chargebee Support with the full request details for further assistance.