What is happening?
A user-defined report is failing to run because the specific combination of dimensions, metrics, or inputs selected in the configuration is not supported by the data source.
Error: The selected fields in the config are invalid. Here's the full error message: errorMessage.
Why did this happen?
This error typically occurs when the configuration sent to the API contains incompatible fields. Common causes include:
Incompatible Dimensions/Metrics: Selecting a metric that cannot be broken down by a specific dimension (e.g., combining "Search Keywords" with "Video View Quartiles").
Schema Changes: The external platform has deprecated or renamed one of the fields selected in your configuration.
Input Validation: Required fields were left blank or contain values (like date ranges or filters) that the API cannot process.
Solution Follow these steps to resolve the issue:
Navigate to Settings: Open the Detailed Status popup in your Alvie dashboard to view the full
errorMessageprovided by the external service.Locate the Source: Find the affected connector and click Edit Configuration.
Action: Adjust the selected dimensions, metrics, or filters based on the specific feedback in the error message. Refer to the data source-specific documentation to ensure the field combination is valid.
Amazon Ads connector: User-defined reports for Amazon ads connector
Criteo advertising: User-defined reports for Criteo advertising connector
Display & Video 360: User-defined report for DV360 connector
Google Ads: User-defined report for Google Ads connector
Google Analytics 4: User-defined report for Google Analytics 4 connector
Google search console: User-defined report for Google search console connector
Google sheets: User-defined report for Google sheets connector
LinkedIn Ads: User-defined report for LinkedIn ads connector
Microsoft Ads: User-defined reports for Microsoft advertising connector
4. Verify: Save the updated configuration and trigger a manual re-run. Wait 2–5 minutes for the status to turn Healthy (Green).
Prevention & Tips To avoid seeing this error again:
Consult Documentation: Always review the "User-defined reports" guide for your specific connector (Amazon Ads, TikTok, GA4, etc.) before building complex reports.
Test Incrementally: When building a new report, start with a few core fields and add more one by one to identify which field causes the conflict.
Still need help? If you encounter any further issues or need additional assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Alvie support team.
If you encounter any further issues or need additional assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Alvie support team.