HTTP 201 Created vs 424 Failed Dependency
HTTP 201 (Created) is a 2xx Success response, while 424 (Failed Dependency) is a 4xx Client Error response. 201 indicates that the request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity. In contrast, 424 means that the request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV).
Description
The request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity.
When You See It
After successfully creating a new user, post, order, or other resource via a REST API.
How to Fix
No fix needed. Check the Location header for the URL of the new resource.
Description
The request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV).
When You See It
In batch WebDAV operations when a prerequisite action fails.
How to Fix
Fix the failed dependency first, then retry the operation.
Key Differences
201 is a 2xx Success response, while 424 is a 4xx Client Error response.
HTTP 201: The request succeeded and a new resource was created. Typically returned after POST or PUT requests that create a new entity.
HTTP 424: The request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV).
You encounter 201 when after successfully creating a new user, post, order, or other resource via a REST API.
You encounter 424 when in batch WebDAV operations when a prerequisite action fails.
When to Use Which
For 201 (Created): No fix needed. Check the Location header for the URL of the new resource. For 424 (Failed Dependency): Fix the failed dependency first, then retry the operation.