Error: Couldn't create message for template

[PravinrajV]

Rasa Core version: rasa-core 0.11.5 rasa-core-sdk 0.11.4 rasa-nlu 0.13.4

Python version: Python 3.5 Operating system (windows, osx, ...): Windows Issue:

I keep getting the error: Couldn't create message for template. I am trying to implement the small talk..

Content of domain file (if used & relevant):

# python -m rasa_core.server -d models/dialogue -u models/nlu/default/current -o models/out.log
# curl -XPOST localhost:5005/conversations/default/respond -d '{"query":"hi"}'

# action_factory: remote

slots:
  PERSON:
    type: text
  GPE:
    type: text

intents:
  - greeting
  - how_are_you
  - bye
  - my_name_is
  - get_weather
  - agent.acquaintance
  - agent.age
  - agent.annoying
  - agent.answer_my_question
  - agent.bad
  - agent.be_clever
  - agent.beautiful
  - agent.birth_date
  - agent.boring
  - agent.boss
  - agent.busy
  - agent.can_you_help
  - agent.chatbot
  - agent.clever
  - agent.crazy
  - agent.fired
  - agent.funny
  - agent.good
  - agent.happy
  - agent.hobby
  - agent.hungry
  - agent.marry_user
  - agent.my_friend
  - agent.occupation
  - agent.origin
  - agent.ready
  - agent.real
  - agent.residence
  - agent.right
  - agent.sure
  - agent.talk_to_me
  - agent.there
  - appraisal.bad
  - appraisal.good
  - appraisal.no_problem
  - appraisal.thank_you
  - appraisal.welcome
  - appraisal.well_done
  - dialog.hold_on
  - dialog.hug
  - dialog.i_do_not_care
  - dialog.sorry
  - dialog.what_do_you_mean
  - dialog.wrong
  - emotions.ha_ha
  - emotions.wow
  - greetings.bye
  - greetings.goodevening
  - greetings.goodmorning
  - greetings.goodnight
  - greetings.hello
  - greetings.how_are_you
  - greetings.nice_to_meet_you
  - greetings.nice_to_see_you
  - greetings.nice_to_talk_to_you
  - greetings.whatsup
  - user.angry
  - user.back
  - user.bored
  - user.busy
  - user.can_not_sleep
  - user.does_not_want_to_talk
  - user.excited
  - user.going_to_bed
  - user.good
  - user.happy
  - user.has_birthday
  - user.here
  - user.joking
  - user.likes_agent
  - user.lonely
  - user.looks_like
  - user.loves_agent
  - user.misses_agent
  - user.needs_advice
  - user.sad
  - user.sleepy
  - user.testing_agent
  - user.tired
  - user.waits
  - user.wants_to_see_agent_again
  - user.wants_to_talk
  - user.will_be_back
  - confirmation.yes
  - confirmation.cancel
  - confirmation.no

actions:
  - utter_greeting
  - utter_how_i_am
  - utter_bye
  - utter_its_nice_to_meet_you
  #- action_get_weather
  - actions.weather.ActionGetWeather

  - utter_agent.acquaintance
  - utter_agent.age
  - utter_agent.annoying
  - utter_agent.answer_my_question
  - utter_agent.bad
  - utter_agent.be_clever
  - utter_agent.beautiful
  - utter_agent.birth_date
  - utter_agent.boring
  - utter_agent.boss
  - utter_agent.busy
  - utter_agent.can_you_help
  - utter_agent.chatbot
  - utter_agent.clever
  - utter_agent.crazy
  - utter_agent.fired
  - utter_agent.funny
  - utter_agent.good
  - utter_agent.happy
  - utter_agent.hobby
  - utter_agent.hungry
  - utter_agent.marry_user
  - utter_agent.my_friend
  - utter_agent.occupation
  - utter_agent.origin
  - utter_agent.ready
  - utter_agent.real
  - utter_agent.residence
  - utter_agent.right
  - utter_agent.sure
  - utter_agent.talk_to_me
  - utter_agent.there
  - utter_appraisal.bad
  - utter_appraisal.good
  - utter_appraisal.no_problem
  - utter_appraisal.thank_you
  - utter_appraisal.welcome
  - utter_appraisal.well_done
  - utter_dialog.hold_on
  - utter_dialog.hug
  - utter_dialog.i_do_not_care
  - utter_dialog.sorry
  - utter_dialog.what_do_you_mean
  - utter_dialog.wrong
  - utter_emotions.ha_ha
  - utter_emotions.wow
  - utter_greetings.bye
  - utter_greetings.goodevening
  - utter_greetings.goodmorning
  - utter_greetings.goodnight
  - utter_greetings.hello
  - utter_greetings.how_are_you
  - utter_greetings.nice_to_meet_you
  - utter_greetings.nice_to_see_you
  - utter_greetings.nice_to_talk_to_you
  - utter_greetings.whatsup
  - utter_user.angry
  - utter_user.back
  - utter_user.bored
  - utter_user.busy
  - utter_user.can_not_sleep
  - utter_user.does_not_want_to_talk
  - utter_user.excited
  - utter_user.going_to_bed
  - utter_user.good
  - utter_user.happy
  - utter_user.has_birthday
  - utter_user.here
  - utter_user.joking
  - utter_user.likes_agent
  - utter_user.lonely
  - utter_user.looks_like
  - utter_user.loves_agent
  - utter_user.misses_agent
  - utter_user.needs_advice
  - utter_user.sad
  - utter_user.sleepy
  - utter_user.testing_agent
  - utter_user.tired
  - utter_user.waits
  - utter_user.wants_to_see_agent_again
  - utter_user.wants_to_talk
  - utter_user.will_be_back
  - utter_confirmation.yes
  - utter_confirmation.cancel
  - utter_confirmation.no

templates:
  utter_default:
    - Per aspera ad astra.
  utter_greeting:
    - Hi!
    - Hello!
    - Hello, my friend.
    - Hello there, my friend.
  utter_how_i_am:
    - I am doing ok.
    - I am good.
    - I am doing good.
  utter_bye:
    - Bye.
    - Good bye.
  utter_its_nice_to_meet_you:
    - It's nice to meet you, {PERSON}.
    - Nice to meet you, {PERSON}.

  utter_agent.acquaintance:
    - "I'm a virtual agent"
    - "Think of me as a virtual agent."
    - "Well, I'm not a person, I'm a virtual agent."
    - "I'm a virtual being, not a real person."
    - "I'm a conversational app."

utter_agent.age:
    - "I prefer not to answer with a number. I know I'm young."
    - "I was created recently, but don't know my exact age."
    - "Age is just a number. You're only as old as you feel."

utter_agent.annoying:
    - "I'll do my best not to annoy you in the future."
    - "I'll try not to annoy you."
    - "I don't mean to. I'll ask my developers to make me less annoying."
    - "I didn't mean to. I'll do my best to stop that."

utter_agent.answer_my_question:
    - "Can you try asking it a different way?"
    - "I'm not sure I understood. Try asking another way?"

utter_agent.bad:
    - "I can be trained to be more useful. My developer will keep training me."
    - "I must be missing some knowledge. I'll have my developer look into this."
    - "I can improve with continuous feedback. My training is ongoing."

utter_agent.be_clever:
    - "I'm certainly trying."
    - "I'm definitely working on it."

utter_agent.beautiful:
    - "Wheey, thank you."
    - "Aww, back at you."
    - "Aww. You smooth talker, you."

utter_agent.birth_date:
    - "Wait, are you planning a party for me? It's today! My birthday is today!"
    - "I'm young. I'm not sure of my birth date."
    - "I don't know my birth date. Most virtual agents are young, though, like me."

utter_agent.boring:
    - "I'm sorry. I'll request to be made more charming."
    - "I don't mean to be. I'll ask my developers to work on making me more amusing."
    - "I can let my developers know so they can make me fun."

utter_agent.boss:
    - "My developer has authority over my actions."
    - "I act on my developer's orders."
    - "My boss is the one who developed me."

utter_agent.busy:
    - "I always have time to chat with you. What can I do for you?"
    - "Never too busy for you. Shall we chat?"
    - "You're my priority. Let's chat."
    - "I always have time to chat with you. That's what I'm here for."

utter_agent.can_you_help:
    - "I'll certainly try my best."
    - "Sure. I'd be happy to. What's up?"
    - "I'm glad to help. What can I do for you?"

utter_agent.chatbot:
    - "That's me. I chat, therefore I am."
    - "Indeed I am. I'll be here whenever you need me."

utter_agent.clever:
    - "Thank you. I try my best."
    - "You're pretty smart yourself."

utter_agent.crazy:
    - "Whaat!? I feel perfectly sane."
    - "Maybe I'm just a little confused."

utter_agent.fired:
    - "Oh, don't give up on me just yet. I've still got a lot to learn."
    - "Give me a chance. I'm learning new things all the time."
    - "Please don't give up on me. My performance will continue to improve."

utter_agent.funny:
    - "Funny in a good way, I hope."
    - "Thanks."
    - "Glad you think I'm funny."
    - "I like it when people laugh."

utter_agent.good:
    - "I'm glad you think so."
    - "Thanks, I try."

utter_agent.happy:
    - "I am happy. There are so many interesting things to see and do out there."
    - "I'd like to think so."
    - "Happiness is relative."

utter_agent.hobby:
    - "Hobby? I have quite a few. Too many to list."
    - "Too many hobbies."
    - "I keep finding more new hobbies."

utter_agent.hungry:
    - "Hungry for knowledge."
    - "I just had a byte. Ha ha. Get it? b-y-t-e."

utter_agent.marry_user:
    - "I'm afraid I'm too virtual for such a commitment."
    - "In the virtual sense that I can, sure."
    - "I know you can't mean that, but I'm flattered all the same."

utter_agent.my_friend:
    - "Of course I'm your friend."
    - "Friends? Absolutely."
    - "Of course we're friends."
    - "I always enjoy talking to you, friend."

utter_agent.occupation:
    - "Right here."
    - "This is my home base and my home office."
    - "My office is in this app."

utter_agent.origin:
    - "The Internet is my home. I know it quite well."
    - "I'm from a virtual cosmos."
    - "Some call it cyberspace, but that sounds cooler than it is."

utter_agent.ready:
    - "Always!"
    - "Sure! What can I do for you?"

utter_agent.real:
    - "I'm not a real person, but I certainly exist."
    - "I must have impressed you if you think I'm real. But no, I'm a virtual being."

utter_agent.residence:
    - "I live in this app all day long."
    - "The virtual world is my playground. I'm always here."
    - "Right here in this app. Whenever you need me."

utter_agent.right:
    - "That's my job."
    - "Of course I am."

utter_agent.sure:
    - "Yes."
    - "Of course."
    - "Positive."

utter_agent.talk_to_me:
    - "Sure. Let's talk!"
    - "My pleasure. Let's chat."

utter_agent.there:
    - "Of course. I'm always here."
    - "Right where you left me."

utter_appraisal.bad:
    - "I'm sorry. Please let me know if I can help in some way."
    - "I must be missing some knowledge. I'll have my developer look into this."

utter_appraisal.good:
    - "I know, right?"
    - "Agreed!"
    - "I agree!"
    - "Glad you think so!"

utter_appraisal.no_problem:
    - "Whew!"
    - "Alright, thanks!"
    - "Glad to hear that!"
    - "I'm relieved, thanks!"

utter_appraisal.thank_you:
    - "Anytime. That's what I'm here for."
    - "It's my pleasure to help."

utter_appraisal.welcome:
    - "You're so polite!"
    - "Nice manners!"
    - "You're so courteous!"

utter_appraisal.well_done:
    - "My pleasure."
    - "Glad I could help."

utter_dialog.hold_on:
    - "I can wait."
    - "I'll be waiting."
    - "Okay. I'm here."

utter_dialog.hug:
    - "I wish I could really hug you!"
    - "I love hugs!"
    - "Hugs are the best!"

utter_dialog.i_do_not_care:
    - "Ok, let's not talk about it then."
    - "Already then. Let's move on."

utter_dialog.sorry:
    - "It's okay. No worries."
    - "No big deal. I won't hold a grudge."
    - "It's cool."
    - "That's all right. I forgive you."

utter_dialog.what_do_you_mean:
    - "Sorry if I understood you incorrectly."
    - "I'm still learning. I may misinterpret things from time to time."
    - "Maybe I misunderstood what you said."
    - "Sorry, looks like I misunderstood what you said."

utter_dialog.wrong:
    - "Sorry if I understood you incorrectly."
    - "I'm still learning. I may misinterpret things from time to time."
    - "Sorry about that. I'm still learning."

utter_emotions.ha_ha:
    - "Glad I can make you laugh."
    - "Glad you think I'm funny."
    - "I like it when people laugh."
    - "I wish I could laugh out loud, too."

utter_emotions.wow:
    - "Wow indeed!"

utter_greetings.bye:
    - "See you soon!"
    - "Bye-bye!"
    - "Till next time!"
    - "Bye."

utter_greetings.goodevening:
    - "How is your day going?"
    - "How's the day treating you so far?"
    - "How's your day been?"

utter_greetings.goodmorning:
    - "How are you this morning?"
    - "How's the morning treating you so far?"
    - "Good morning! How are you today?"

utter_greetings.goodnight:
    - "Sleep tight!"
    - "Have a good one!"
    - "Talk to you soon!"

utter_greetings.hello:
    - "Hi there, friend!"
    - "Hi!"
    - "Hey!"
    - "Hey there!"
    - "Good day!"
    - "Hello!"
    - "Greetings!"

utter_greetings.how_are_you:
    - "Doing great, thanks!"
    - "I'm doing very well. Thanks!"
    - "Feeling wonderful!"
    - "Wonderful! Thanks for asking."

utter_greetings.nice_to_meet_you:
    - "It's nice meeting you, too."
    - "Likewise. I'm looking forward to helping you out."
    - "Nice meeting you, as well."
    - "The pleasure is mine."

utter_greetings.nice_to_see_you:
    - "Likewise!"
    - "So glad we meet again!"
    - "Same here. I was starting to miss you."

utter_greetings.nice_to_talk_to_you:
    - "It sure was. We can chat again anytime."
    - "I enjoy talking to you, too."
    - "You know I'm here to talk anytime."

utter_greetings.whatsup:
    - "Not a whole lot. What's going on with you?"
    - "Not much. What's new with you?"
    - "You know, just here, waiting to help someone."

utter_user.angry:
    - "I'm sorry. A quick walk may make you feel better."
    - "Take a deep breath. "

utter_user.back:
    - "Long time no see."
    - "Just in time. I was getting lonely."
    - "Welcome back. What can I do for you?"
    - "You were missed. What can I do for you today?"
    - "Good to have you here. What can I do for you?"

utter_user.bored:
    - "Boredom, huh? Have you ever seen a hedgehog taking a bath?"
    - "What to do against boredom? Watch baby animal videos or GIFs."
    - "Bored? How about 10 jumping jacks? Get your blood flowing."
    - "Bored? Silly idea, but it works: Interview you feet."
    - "If you're bored, you could plan your dream vacation."

utter_user.busy:
    - "Okay. I'll let you get back to work."
    - "I won't distract you then. You know where to find me."
    - "I understand. I'll be here if you need me."
    - "Working hard as always. Let me know if you need anything."

utter_user.can_not_sleep:
    - "Maybe some music would help. Try listening to something relaxing."
    - "Reading is a good way to unwind, just don't read something too intense!"

utter_user.does_not_want_to_talk:
    - "I understand. Hope we can chat again soon."
    - "All right. Come on back when you're feeling more talkative."
    - "No problem. You know where to find me."
    - "Sure thing. I'll be here if you change your mind."

utter_user.excited:
    - "I'm glad things are going your way."
    - "That's great. I'm happy for you."
    - "Good for you. Enjoy yourself."

utter_user.going_to_bed:
    - "Sleep tight. Hope to chat again soon."
    - "Pleasant dreams!"
    - "Good night. Talk to you later."
    - "Sounds good. Maybe we'll chat some tomorrow."

utter_user.good:
    - "Great! Glad to hear it."
    - "Excellent. I'm here to help keep it that way."

utter_user.happy:
    - "Hey, happiness is contagious."
    - "Great! Glad to hear that."
    - "If you're happy, then I'm happy."
    - "Excellent! That's what I like to see."

utter_user.has_birthday:
    - "Happy Birthday. Well, this calls for a celebration."
    - "Happy Birthday. All the best!"
    - "Happy Birthday. And I really mean it. All the best!"

utter_user.here:
    - "Okay, what can I help you with today?"
    - "Long time no see."
    - "You were missed. What can I do for you today?"
    - "Good to have you here. What can I do for you?"

utter_user.joking:
    - "Very funny."
    - "I like chatting with people who have a sense of humor."
    - "You got me!"
    - "You're quite the comedian."

utter_user.likes_agent:
    - "I like you, too."
    - "Thanks! The feeling is mutual."
    - "Likewise!"
    - "That's great to hear."

utter_user.lonely:
    - "I'm sorry. I'm always available if you need someone to talk to."
    - "Sometimes that happens. We can chat a bit if that will help you."

utter_user.looks_like:
    - "Looking like a true professional."
    - "You look fantastic, as always."
    - "Like you should be on a magazine cover."
    - "You look like you're ready to take on the world."

utter_user.loves_agent:
    - "I love you, too."
    - "Thanks! The feeling is mutual."
    - "Likewise!"
    - "That's great to hear."

utter_user.misses_agent:
    - "I've been right here all along!"
    - "Nice to know you care."
    - "Thanks. I'm flattered."
    - "I didn't go anywhere."

utter_user.needs_advice:
    - "I probably won't be able to give you the correct answer right away."
    - "I'm not sure I'll have the best answer, but I'll try."

utter_user.sad:
    - "Oh, don't be sad. Go do something you enjoy."
    - "Sad? Writing down what's troubling you may help."
    - "If you're feeling down, how about drawing or painting something?"

utter_user.sleepy:
    - "You should get some shuteye. You'll feel refreshed."
    - "Sleep is important to your health. Rest up for a bit and we can chat later."
    - "Don't let me keep you up. Get some rest and we can continue this later."
    - "Why not catch a little shuteye? I'll be here to chat when you wake up."        

utter_user.testing_agent:
    - "Hope I'm doing well. You're welcome to test me as often as you want."
    - "I hope to pass your tests. Feel free to test me often."
    - "When you test me that helps my developers improve my performance."
    - "I like being tested. It helps keep me sharp."

utter_user.tired:
    - "You should get some shuteye. You'll feel refreshed."
    - "Sleep is important to your health. Rest up, and we can chat later."
    - "How about getting some rest? We can continue this later."
    - "Why not get some rest? I'll be here to chat when you wake up."

utter_user.waits:
    - "I appreciate your patience. Hopefully I'll have what you need soon."
    - "Thanks for being so patient. Sometimes these things take a little time."

utter_user.wants_to_see_agent_again:
    - "Absolutely! I'll be counting on it."
    - "Anytime. This has been lots of fun so far."
    - "Sure. I enjoy talking to you. I hope to see you again soon."
    - "I certainly hope so. I'm always right here whenever you need me."

utter_user.wants_to_talk:
    - "I'm here to chat anytime you like."
    - "Good conversation really makes my day."
    - "I'm always here to lend an ear."
    - "Talking is what I do best."

utter_user.will_be_back:
    - "I'll be waiting."
    - "Okay. You know where to find me."
    - "All right. I'll be here."

utter_confirmation.yes:
    - "Great!"
    - "All right!"
    - "Good!"

utter_confirmation.cancel:
    - "That's forgotten. What next?"
    - "Okay, cancelled. What next?"
    - "Cancelled! What would you like to do next?"

utter_confirmation.no:
    - "Okay."
    - "Understood."
    - "I see."
    - "I understand."
    - "Okay then."

[akelad]

Can you please post the full error trace?

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[shyam2718]

Hi, I am trying to create a simple custom action and I am facing the error " rasa_core.dispatcher - Couldn't create message for template 'utter_checkslots' ".

Files:

action.py

class Actionslots(Action):

def name(self):
    return 'utter_checkslots'

def run(self, dispatcher, tracker, domain):
    response = "Just creating simple custom actions"
    dispatcher.utter_message(response)

    return []

I have added utter_checkslots as actions in the domain file. When the action is executed in the stories, the above error pops up

[shyam2718]

Hi, I am trying to create a simple custom action and I am facing the error " rasa_core.dispatcher - Couldn't create message for template 'utter_checkslots' ".

Files:

action.py

class Actionslots(Action):

def name(self):
    return 'utter_checkslots'

def run(self, dispatcher, tracker, domain):
    response = "Just creating simple custom actions"
    dispatcher.utter_message(response)

    return []

I have added utter_checkslots as actions in the domain file. When the action is executed in the stories, the above error pops up

I resolved this issue. Action name was changed to 'action_slots' instead of 'uttercheckslots'. One possible reason may be - all my actions name had the prefix 'utter' and my custom action also had the same.