Exceptions

When an error occurs, whether as the result of a malformed event or too many requests, AVS will return a message to your client that includes an exception code and a description. The description may include details about the error that can be used for logging and troubleshooting. It is possible for the description to be null.

The following is a sample exception returned by AVS.

Sample Exception

{
    "header": {
        "namespace": "System",
        "name": "Exception",
        "messageId": "{{STRING}}"
    },

    "payload": {
        "code": "{{STRING}}",
        "description": "{{STRING}}"
    }
}

Header Parameters

Parameter Description Type
messageId A unique ID used to represent a specific message. string

Payload Parameters

Parameter Description Type
code An exception code returned when an error is encountered. string
description Additional details for logging and troubleshooting. This is an optional parameter for AVS and may not be included in the JSON (or appear as null). string
Code HTTP Status Code Description
INVALID_REQUEST_EXCEPTION 400 The request was malformed.
UNAUTHORIZED_REQUEST_EXCEPTION 403 The request was not authorized.
UNSUPPORTED_MEDIA_TYPE 415 The server does not support the requested media type.
THROTTLING_EXCEPTION 429 Too many requests to the Alexa Voice Service.
INTERNAL_SERVICE_EXCEPTION 500 Internal service exception.
N/A 503 The Alexa Voice Service is unavailable.
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Last updated: Nov 27, 2023