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Missing 'client_id' in Sign-In Request

Jul 28, 2025

Overview

A sign-in attempt to an online account failed due to a missing required parameter, 'client_id', in the request. Troubleshooting information is provided for technical review.

Sign-In Error Details

  • The system could not process the sign-in request.
  • Error code: AADSTS900144 indicates the 'client_id' parameter is missing from the request body.
  • Specific error message: "The request body must contain the following parameter: 'client_id'."
  • Request Id: 38b33938-8d76-4c6d-957e-9ad298838100
  • Correlation Id: c79e9234-2225-4857-b1e6-d302fa94abbd
  • Timestamp: 2025-07-28T22:22:01Z

Troubleshooting and Support Instructions

  • Users are instructed to send the error information to their administrator when seeking help.
  • A feature exists to flag sign-in errors for admin review by enabling diagnostic flagging and reproducing the error within 20 minutes.

Recommendations / Advice

  • Verify that the application submitting the sign-in request includes a valid 'client_id' parameter.
  • Administrators should review flagged sign-in errors to diagnose and resolve issues.

Action Items

  • TBD – User/Administrator: Enable flagging for the problematic sign-in attempt and reproduce the error to provide diagnostic data.
  • TBD – Developer/IT Support: Update the sign-in request to include the required 'client_id' parameter.