HTTP 207 Multi-Status vs 423 Locked
HTTP 207 (Multi-Status) is a 2xx Success response, while 423 (Locked) 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, 423 means that the resource is locked and cannot be modified (WebDAV).
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 resource is locked and cannot be modified (WebDAV).
When You See It
When trying to edit a file that another user has locked in WebDAV.
How to Fix
Wait for the lock to be released, or request the lock owner to unlock it.
Key Differences
207 is a 2xx Success response, while 423 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 423: The resource is locked and cannot be modified (WebDAV).
You encounter 207 when in WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
You encounter 423 when when trying to edit a file that another user has locked in WebDAV.
When to Use Which
For 207 (Multi-Status): Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource. For 423 (Locked): Wait for the lock to be released, or request the lock owner to unlock it.