BambooHR API Error Debugger FAQs

Question 1

Why am I getting a 401 Unauthorized error with BambooHR?

Accepted Answer

This usually means your API key is missing, expired, or the Basic Auth header is malformed. Ensure you are using the API key as the username and ':x' as the password.

Question 2

How does this skill handle BambooHR rate limiting?

Accepted Answer

The skill provides patterns for interpreting the 'Retry-After' header and implementing wait logic for 429 or 503 status codes, along with prevention strategies like batching.

Question 3

What should I check if I receive a 400 Bad Request?

Accepted Answer

Check for typos in field names (e.g., 'workEmail' instead of 'email') and ensure dates are in the mandatory YYYY-MM-DD format.

Question 4

How do I find the specific cause of a BambooHR error?

Accepted Answer

Always check the 'X-BambooHR-Error-Message' header in the HTTP response; it contains detailed error descriptions that are more specific than standard HTTP status codes.

Question 5

Is there a way to quickly test my BambooHR connection?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the skill includes a diagnostic bash script that verifies your company domain, API key validity, and general connectivity status in seconds.

BambooHR API Error Debugger

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