HTTP 202 Accepted vs 505 HTTP Version Not Supported
HTTP 202 (Accepted) is a 2xx Success response, while 505 (HTTP Version Not Supported) is a 5xx Server Error response. 202 indicates that the request has been accepted for processing, but the processing has not been completed. The request might or might not eventually be acted upon. In contrast, 505 means that the server does not support the HTTP version used in the request.
Description
The request has been accepted for processing, but the processing has not been completed. The request might or might not eventually be acted upon.
When You See It
For async operations like batch jobs, email sending, or background tasks that take time to complete.
How to Fix
Poll the provided status URL or wait for a callback/webhook.
Description
The server does not support the HTTP version used in the request.
When You See It
When a client uses an HTTP version the server doesn't support.
How to Fix
Use a supported HTTP version (typically HTTP/1.1 or HTTP/2).
Key Differences
202 is a 2xx Success response, while 505 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 202: The request has been accepted for processing, but the processing has not been completed. The request might or might not eventually be acted upon.
HTTP 505: The server does not support the HTTP version used in the request.
You encounter 202 when for async operations like batch jobs, email sending, or background tasks that take time to complete.
You encounter 505 when when a client uses an HTTP version the server doesn't support.
When to Use Which
For 202 (Accepted): Poll the provided status URL or wait for a callback/webhook. For 505 (HTTP Version Not Supported): Use a supported HTTP version (typically HTTP/1.1 or HTTP/2).