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Question

Failed to create a task in Motion: The app returned "Bad Request"

  • 27 July 2023
  • 6 replies
  • 176 views
tim79b

Hi All

I am currently trying to set up a Zap to create new tasks in Motion when a new task is added to Todoist.

I have tried to populate the required fields, but all I get back when I test is:

 

I have tried culling back to the bare minimum of data sent, but still no luck.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

6 replies

Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

Hi @tim79b 

Good question.

We will need to see detailed screenshots with how your Zap steps are configured to have enough context.

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
tim79b

Hi @Troy Tessalone 

 

Here you go!

 

Whilst running the test:

And the result…

 

Is there anything you see there that throws light on things?

Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

@tim79b 

There is no value for the mapped variable.

 

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
G

I have the same problem. It does not matter whether I query optional values like "Due date" or not.

Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

@geropflueger 

It’s probably best to post your own topic with screenshots so it gets proper attention.

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
C

I had the same issue because I left the Start Date blank. Just fill all the fields. 

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