HTTP 207 Multi-Status vs 422 Unprocessable Content
HTTP 207 (Multi-Status) is a 2xx Success response, while 422 (Unprocessable Content) 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, 422 means that the server understands the content type and syntax, but was unable to process the contained instructions. Common in API validation errors.
Descripción
The response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV).
Cuándo lo verás
In WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
Cómo solucionarlo
Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource.
Descripción
The server understands the content type and syntax, but was unable to process the contained instructions. Common in API validation errors.
Cuándo lo verás
When form validation fails — correct syntax but invalid data (e.g., email format wrong, date in the past).
Cómo solucionarlo
Check the response body for specific validation errors and correct the input data.
Diferencias clave
207 is a 2xx Success response, while 422 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 422: The server understands the content type and syntax, but was unable to process the contained instructions. Common in API validation errors.
You encounter 207 when in WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
You encounter 422 when when form validation fails — correct syntax but invalid data (e.g., email format wrong, date in the past).
Cuándo usar cada uno
For 207 (Multi-Status): Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource. For 422 (Unprocessable Content): Check the response body for specific validation errors and correct the input data.