HTTP 207 Multi-Status vs 421 Misdirected Request
HTTP 207 (Multi-Status) is a 2xx Success response, while 421 (Misdirected Request) is a 4xx Client Error response. 207 indicates that the response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV). In contrast, 421 means that the request was directed at a server that is unable to produce a response for the combination of scheme and authority in the URI.
Description
The response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV).
When You See It
In WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
How to Fix
Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource.
Description
The request was directed at a server that is unable to produce a response for the combination of scheme and authority in the URI.
When You See It
With HTTP/2 when a connection is reused for a domain the certificate doesn't cover.
How to Fix
Retry the request on a new connection.
Key Differences
207 is a 2xx Success response, while 421 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 207: The response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV).
HTTP 421: The request was directed at a server that is unable to produce a response for the combination of scheme and authority in the URI.
You encounter 207 when in WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
You encounter 421 when with HTTP/2 when a connection is reused for a domain the certificate doesn't cover.
When to Use Which
For 207 (Multi-Status): Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource. For 421 (Misdirected Request): Retry the request on a new connection.