HTTP 207 Multi-Status vs 501 Not Implemented
HTTP 207 (Multi-Status) is a 2xx Success response, while 501 (Not Implemented) is a 5xx Server 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, 501 means that the server does not support the functionality required to fulfill the request. The server either does not recognize the request method or lacks the ability to fulfill it.
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 server does not support the functionality required to fulfill the request. The server either does not recognize the request method or lacks the ability to fulfill it.
When You See It
When using an HTTP method (like PATCH) that the server doesn't support.
How to Fix
Use a different HTTP method that the server supports. Check server documentation.
Key Differences
207 is a 2xx Success response, while 501 is a 5xx Server Error response.
HTTP 207: The response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV).
HTTP 501: The server does not support the functionality required to fulfill the request. The server either does not recognize the request method or lacks the ability to fulfill it.
You encounter 207 when in WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
You encounter 501 when when using an HTTP method (like PATCH) that the server doesn't support.
When to Use Which
For 207 (Multi-Status): Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource. For 501 (Not Implemented): Use a different HTTP method that the server supports. Check server documentation.