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Error handling

The Liveday API uses standard HTTP status codes to indicate the success or failure of a request.

HTTP status codes

CodeDescription
200OK - Request succeeded
401Unauthorized - Missing or invalid API key
403Forbidden - API key lacks required scope
500Internal Server Error - Something went wrong on our end

Response format

Success

Successful responses include a data field and a trace_id:

{
  "data": { ... },
  "trace_id": "abc123def456"
}

Error

Error responses include an error field with a description:

{
  "error": "Invalid or missing API key.",
  "trace_id": "abc123def456"
}

Handling errors

const response = await fetch(
  'https://api.liveday.se/analytics_search/api/transactions',
  { headers: { Authorization: 'Bearer sk_your_api_key' } }
)

if (!response.ok) {
  const body = await response.json()
  console.error(`API Error (${response.status}): ${body.error}`)
  console.error(`Trace ID: ${body.trace_id}`)
}

Trace IDs

Every response includes a trace_id field. When contacting support about an error, include the trace ID — it helps us find the exact request in our logs.

Retry on 5xx errors

If you receive a 5xx error, it's safe to retry the request after a short delay. Use exponential backoff to avoid overwhelming the server.

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