HTTP 202 Accepted vs 508 Loop Detected
HTTP 202 (Accepted) is a 2xx Success response, while 508 (Loop Detected) 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, 508 means that the server detected an infinite loop while processing the request (WebDAV).
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 detected an infinite loop while processing the request (WebDAV).
When You See It
When WebDAV encounters circular references in bindings.
How to Fix
Fix the circular reference in the WebDAV configuration.
Key Differences
202 is a 2xx Success response, while 508 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 508: The server detected an infinite loop while processing the request (WebDAV).
You encounter 202 when for async operations like batch jobs, email sending, or background tasks that take time to complete.
You encounter 508 when when WebDAV encounters circular references in bindings.
When to Use Which
For 202 (Accepted): Poll the provided status URL or wait for a callback/webhook. For 508 (Loop Detected): Fix the circular reference in the WebDAV configuration.