HTTP 207 Multi-Status vs 411 Length Required
HTTP 207 (Multi-Status) is a 2xx Success response, while 411 (Length Required) 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, 411 means that the server refuses to accept the request without a Content-Length header.
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 refuses to accept the request without a Content-Length header.
When You See It
When sending a request body without specifying Content-Length.
How to Fix
Include a Content-Length header in your request.
Key Differences
207 is a 2xx Success response, while 411 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 411: The server refuses to accept the request without a Content-Length header.
You encounter 207 when in WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
You encounter 411 when when sending a request body without specifying Content-Length.
When to Use Which
For 207 (Multi-Status): Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource. For 411 (Length Required): Include a Content-Length header in your request.