Gemini Pro model error due to missing reasoning configuration
Last updated: January 7, 2026
This issue is applicable to customers matching these conditions
Plans: Free, Pro, or Enterprise
Deployments: Braintrust Hosted, Hybrid
Use case: Playground with Gemini Pro model
Issue
While using Gemini Pro models (2.5 and 3.0) in the playground, an error is thrown for each row, preventing successful responses from the model.
Cause
Gemini Pro models have a mandatory "thinking" requirement that must be properly configured for the model to function correctly.
Resolution(s)
This can occur if "Reasoning enabled" is not toggled on, or if "Reasoning budget is set to 0. To resolve:
Navigate to your model configuration settings
Toggle on "Reasoning enabled"
Ensure "Reasoning budget" is set to a value greater than 0