SIP 183 Session Progress vs 404 Not Found
SIP 183 (Session Progress) is a 1xx Provisional response, while 404 (Not Found) is a 4xx Client Failure response. 183 indicates that used to convey information about the progress of the call that is not otherwise classified. Often carries early media (ringback tones, announcements) via SDP. In contrast, 404 means that the user specified in the Request-URI does not exist at the domain. The server has authoritative information that the user does not exist.
Description
Used to convey information about the progress of the call that is not otherwise classified. Often carries early media (ringback tones, announcements) via SDP.
When You See It
During call setup, especially in PSTN interworking scenarios. The response may contain SDP for early media like custom ringback tones or IVR prompts.
How to Fix
No fix needed — this is informational. If early media is not playing, check codec negotiation and SDP handling in your UA.
Description
The user specified in the Request-URI does not exist at the domain. The server has authoritative information that the user does not exist.
When You See It
When calling a number or SIP address that does not exist on the server. Different from 480 (user exists but is temporarily unavailable).
How to Fix
Verify the SIP URI or phone number. Check if the user is registered on the correct domain. Ensure the domain is correct.
Key Differences
183 is a 1xx Provisional response, while 404 is a 4xx Client Failure response.
SIP 183: Used to convey information about the progress of the call that is not otherwise classified. Often carries early media (ringback tones, announcements) via SDP.
SIP 404: The user specified in the Request-URI does not exist at the domain. The server has authoritative information that the user does not exist.
You encounter 183 when during call setup, especially in PSTN interworking scenarios. The response may contain SDP for early media like custom ringback tones or IVR prompts.
You encounter 404 when when calling a number or SIP address that does not exist on the server. Different from 480 (user exists but is temporarily unavailable).
When to Use Which
For 183 (Session Progress): No fix needed — this is informational. If early media is not playing, check codec negotiation and SDP handling in your UA. For 404 (Not Found): Verify the SIP URI or phone number. Check if the user is registered on the correct domain. Ensure the domain is correct.