HTTP 202 Accepted vs 423 Locked
HTTP 202 (Accepted) is a 2xx Success response, while 423 (Locked) is a 4xx Client 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, 423 means that the resource is locked and cannot be modified (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 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
202 is a 2xx Success response, while 423 is a 4xx Client 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 423: The resource is locked and cannot be modified (WebDAV).
You encounter 202 when for async operations like batch jobs, email sending, or background tasks that take time to complete.
You encounter 423 when when trying to edit a file that another user has locked in WebDAV.
When to Use Which
For 202 (Accepted): Poll the provided status URL or wait for a callback/webhook. For 423 (Locked): Wait for the lock to be released, or request the lock owner to unlock it.