> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://smartcar.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Validation Errors

> Thrown if there is an issue with the format of the request or body.

# `INVALID_INPUT_FORMAT`

Request invalid or malformed. Please check for missing parameters, spelling and casing mistakes, and other syntax issues.

```json INVALID_INPUT_FORMAT theme={null}
{
    "errors": [
              {
            "links": {
                "about": "https://smartcar.com/docs/errors/api-errors/validation-errors"
            },
            "status": "400",
            "type": "VALIDATION",
            "code": "INVALID_INPUT_FORMAT",
            "title": "Bad Request",
            "detail": "Invalid latitude. Latitude must be a number between -90 and 90."
        },
        {
            "links": {
                "about": "https://smartcar.com/docs/errors/api-errors/validation-errors"
            },
            "status": "400",
            "type": "VALIDATION",
            "code": "INVALID_INPUT_FORMAT",
            "title": "Bad Request",
            "detail": "Invalid longitude. Longitude must be a number between -180 and 180."
        }
    ]
}
```

### Suggested resolution

You can resolve this error by referring to our API reference and ensuring that you pass all the parameters as specified.

### Troubleshooting Steps

* Ensure that you spell and case all parameters correctly.
* Ensure that your request has the correct content-type (i.e. application/json).
* Ensure that your request has the correct URL and HTTP method.

For Ford or Lincoln vehicles:

* Please check the coordinates provided for setting a charge schedule are associated with a saved charging location for this vehicle.