# Getting error while calling JS function using this syntax: {"function": "function\_name"}

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**Category:** Dash Python\
**Created:** [April 23, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.plotly.com/t/getting-error-while-calling-js-function-using-this-syntax-function-function-name/96851 "2026-04-23T12:45:11Z")\
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Hi @Bharath_Reddy_Seelam

Thanks for posting some code, but it’s not enough information to help. Please include the JavaScript function and a small amount of sample data. We should be able to copy your example, run it locally and see the same error.

See this post for more information:

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