FTP 214 Help Message vs 552 Exceeded Storage Allocation
FTP 214 (Help Message) is a 2xx Positive Completion response, while 552 (Exceeded Storage Allocation) is a 5xx Permanent Negative response. 214 indicates that help message. The server provides information about its implementation status, including a list of recognized commands or help for a specific command. In contrast, 552 means that requested file action aborted. Exceeded storage allocation for the current directory or dataset. The user's quota has been reached.
Description
Help message. The server provides information about its implementation status, including a list of recognized commands or help for a specific command.
When You See It
After issuing the HELP command. The server returns a list of supported commands or detailed usage for a specific command.
How to Fix
No fix needed — this is an informational response. Use it to discover which commands the server supports.
Description
Requested file action aborted. Exceeded storage allocation for the current directory or dataset. The user's quota has been reached.
When You See It
When uploading a file that would exceed your disk quota or the directory's storage limit configured by the server administrator.
How to Fix
Delete unnecessary files to free up quota, or request a quota increase from the server administrator.
Key Differences
214 is a 2xx Positive Completion response, while 552 is a 5xx Permanent Negative response.
FTP 214: Help message. The server provides information about its implementation status, including a list of recognized commands or help for a specific command.
FTP 552: Requested file action aborted. Exceeded storage allocation for the current directory or dataset. The user's quota has been reached.
You encounter 214 when after issuing the HELP command. The server returns a list of supported commands or detailed usage for a specific command.
You encounter 552 when when uploading a file that would exceed your disk quota or the directory's storage limit configured by the server administrator.
When to Use Which
For 214 (Help Message): No fix needed — this is an informational response. Use it to discover which commands the server supports. For 552 (Exceeded Storage Allocation): Delete unnecessary files to free up quota, or request a quota increase from the server administrator.