G Suite超级管理员调用Admin SDK Users:patch接口遇413错误求助

Hey there, let’s break down how to fix that 413 error you’re encountering when trying to add multiple AWS accounts to Google SSO via the Users: patch endpoint.

First, let’s clarify what the error means: 413 Request Entity Too Large tells you that the payload (the data you’re sending in your API request) exceeds the size limit Google allows for this endpoint. When you’re packing multiple AWS account configurations into a single patch request, it’s easy to hit this threshold.

Here are actionable solutions to resolve this:

• Split your requests into smaller batches
  Instead of sending all AWS account updates in one go, break them into multiple smaller patch requests. For example, if you need to add 15 AWS accounts, split them into 3 requests of 5 accounts each. This keeps each payload well under the size limit.

• Use incremental array updates instead of full replacements
  If you’re updating a multi-value custom schema field (like a list of AWS accounts), don’t replace the entire array every time. Instead, use the add operator to append new accounts to the existing list. This drastically reduces payload size because you only send the new entries, not the full existing list. Here’s an example payload for this approach:

  {
    "customSchemas": {
      "AWS_SSO": {
        "accounts": {
          "add": ["aws-account-11", "aws-account-12", "aws-account-13"]
        }
      }
    }
  }
  

• Trim unnecessary data from your payload
  Double-check your request body to remove any redundant fields. The Users: patch endpoint only needs the specific fields you’re modifying—you don’t need to include the entire user object. Stick to just the customSchemas section related to AWS SSO, and nothing else.

• Test to find your safe payload threshold
  If you’re unsure exactly how much data you can send in one request, run a quick test: start with a small number of accounts, gradually increase until you hit the 413 error, then use that number as your maximum batch size for future requests.

By implementing these steps, you’ll avoid the size limit and successfully add all your AWS accounts to Google SSO via the API.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者Jeremy Scott