HTTP 202 Accepted vs 424 Failed Dependency
HTTP 202 (Accepted) is a 2xx Success response, while 424 (Failed Dependency) 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, 424 means that the request failed because it depended on another request that failed (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 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
202 is a 2xx Success response, while 424 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 424: The request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV).
You encounter 202 when for async operations like batch jobs, email sending, or background tasks that take time to complete.
You encounter 424 when in batch WebDAV operations when a prerequisite action fails.
When to Use Which
For 202 (Accepted): Poll the provided status URL or wait for a callback/webhook. For 424 (Failed Dependency): Fix the failed dependency first, then retry the operation.