[Solved] You execute this AWS CLI command but receive a syntax error:aws ce get-cost-and-usage --time-period Start=2023-05-01,End=2023-05-31 --metrics UsageQuantity --filter... | AWS

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You execute this AWS CLI command but receive a syntax error:

aws ce get-cost-and-usage --time-period Start=2023-05-01,End=2023-05-31 --metrics UsageQuantity --filter '{"Dimensions":{"Key":"USAGE_TYPE","Values":["Free Tier"]}}'

What is the cause of the error?

AThe value "Free Tier" should be "FreeTier" without a space

BThe --metrics parameter cannot be UsageQuantity

CThe time period dates are in the wrong format

DThe filter JSON must use single quotes instead of double quotes

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check filter values
The correct value for free tier usage is "FreeTier" without a space.
Step 2: Validate metrics
UsageQuantity is valid for usage data.
Step 3: Verify date format
Dates are correctly formatted as YYYY-MM-DD.
Step 4: JSON quoting
Using double quotes inside single quotes is valid in CLI.
Final Answer:
The value "Free Tier" should be "FreeTier" without a space is the cause: incorrect "Free Tier" value.
Quick Check:
Filter values must match exact AWS keys [OK]

Quick Trick: Use exact filter values like 'FreeTier' without spaces [OK]

Common Mistakes:

MISTAKES

Adding spaces in filter values
Misformatting JSON filter
Using invalid metrics

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You execute this AWS CLI command but receive a syntax error:

Step 1: Check filter values

Step 2: Validate metrics

Step 3: Verify date format

Step 4: JSON quoting

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