HTTP 207 Multi-Status vs 424 Failed Dependency
HTTP 207 (Multi-Status) is a 2xx Success response, while 424 (Failed Dependency) 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, 424 means that the request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV).
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 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
207 is a 2xx Success response, while 424 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 424: The request failed because it depended on another request that failed (WebDAV).
You encounter 207 when in WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
You encounter 424 when in batch WebDAV operations when a prerequisite action fails.
When to Use Which
For 207 (Multi-Status): Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource. For 424 (Failed Dependency): Fix the failed dependency first, then retry the operation.