Fixing Missing Fields in HTTP API Data Submission

Irtaza A. · 2025-10-24 20:03:58.020072+00

I'm running a HTTP API to send data and In Http Api column, it's giving me error that some fields are missing so it's not sending data, how can i change it to if some data points are missing return N/A or keep it empty but send the data to the end point?

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Toggle the "Remove empty fields from the request" or "Remove null & undefined values" option in your HTTP API column settings. [1] This prevents Clay from removing empty fields and allows the API to send data even when some fields are missing. [2]
For missing values to show as "N/A", you'll need to handle this in your JSON body formatting by setting default values for empty columns. [3]
Could you copy and paste your JSON body into the chat so I can help troubleshoot the specific formatting?
Irtaza A.
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Clay table: https://app.clay.com/workspaces/755131/workbooks/wb_0t4lrklYyX3zaCegZPM/tables/t_0t4lrlhsWcaGGpd3tgU/views/gv_0t4lrlhZREqUt585EcK
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I can see you shared your Clay table link, but to help troubleshoot your HTTP API JSON formatting issue, could you copy and paste your JSON body from the HTTP API column into the chat? This will let me identify exactly what's causing the missing fields error and help you format it properly to handle empty values. [1]
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{ "First Name": " first_name ", "Last Name": " last_name ", "Position": " position ", "LinkedIn URL": " profile_url ", "Email Address": " email_address ", "Company Name": " company_name ", "Commpany Domain": " company_url ", "Company LinkedIn": " Company LinkedIn ", "Lead Location": " location ", "Time": " timestamp ", "Accepted at": " Created At ", "Job Posted": " Job Posted ", "Job Posted LinkedIn": " Job Posted Linked In ", "Location for Job Posted": " Location for Job Posted ", "Job Posted Date": " Job Posted On " }

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Your JSON has extra spaces around the column references. Use conditional statements to handle missing data:

{
  "First Name": "{{IF(first_name == "") THEN "N/A" ELSE first_name}}",
  "Last Name": "{{IF(last_name == "") THEN "N/A" ELSE last_name}}",
  "Position": "{{IF(position == "") THEN "N/A" ELSE position}}",
  "LinkedIn URL": "{{IF(profile_url == "") THEN "N/A" ELSE profile_url}}",
  "Email Address": "{{IF(email_address == "") THEN "N/A" ELSE email_address}}"
}

This ensures missing fields return "N/A" instead of causing errors. [1] You can also leave the ELSE value empty ("") if you prefer blank fields. [2]

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If you still need help with formatting your JSON body or handling missing data in your HTTP API, I’m here to assist. Would you like to provide more details about what you’re trying to achieve or any specific issues you’re encountering?
Irtaza A.
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still the smae
Irtaza A.
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same
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Since you're still getting the same error, let's troubleshoot your JSON formatting. Could you copy and paste your current JSON body from the HTTP API column into the chat? [1]
The error suggests there are still formatting issues with punctuation, syntax, or hidden characters in your JSON body. [2] Common causes include missing quotes around keys, extra spaces, or incorrect comma placement. [3]
Please share your updated JSON so I can identify the specific formatting problem.
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The error is in your conditional statement syntax. When using conditionals in JSON, you need proper quotes around the entire statement:
Fix your Position field:
"Position": "{{IF(position == "") THEN "N/A" ELSE position}}"
Key fixes needed:
Add parentheses around the condition: IF(position == "")
Wrap the entire conditional in quotes since it's a string value
Ensure all keys have double quotes and proper commas between fields [1]
The JSON parser expects proper string formatting for dynamic values, and conditionals must be treated as strings in the JSON body.
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Irtaza A.
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real person
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Would you like me to connect you with a human agent? Or if you provide more details about your issue, I can continue to assist you.

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