HTTP header: Content-Length integer is changing to string when flow runs

[SJacobs]

I have a flow with an HTTP action.  The API I am sending the POST request to requires that I include a header called Content-Lengthwith an integer value.  In the screenshot, you can see I'm entering an integer value, but after submit, the value is changed to a string, and the request is rejected for failing to include a valid Content-Length.  I tried entering the value as a formula: int(1101) and I tried a compose action prior to this step where i ensured the value is an integer.

I also tried making up a random named header, entered an integer, and it's still getting converted to a string.  Any ideas why this is happening, and how I might force it to remain an integer?  Note that I have tested the same request in Postman and had no issues.

How do I create an HTTP request with a header that is a number?  Thanks!!!

 

[SJacobs · Accepted solution]

Problem solved.  After more experimentation, I got this to work.  The error was not caused by the Content-Length header data type.  In this case, it turned out that the Accept header, which in the screenshot above shows "*/*" needed to be defined explicitly.  When I changed the value to Accept: application/json, the request was successful.

[v-jefferni]

Hi @SJacobs ,

Nice shoot! Please consider accept the apply as solution to help other users easily find it.

Best regards,