SIP 183 Session Progress vs 202 Accepted
SIP 183 (Session Progress) is a 1xx Provisional response, while 202 (Accepted) is a 2xx Success 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, 202 means that the request has been accepted for processing but the processing has not been completed. Used primarily for REFER requests.
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.
Quand vous le voyez
During call setup, especially in PSTN interworking scenarios. The response may contain SDP for early media like custom ringback tones or IVR prompts.
Comment résoudre
No fix needed — this is informational. If early media is not playing, check codec negotiation and SDP handling in your UA.
Description
The request has been accepted for processing but the processing has not been completed. Used primarily for REFER requests.
Quand vous le voyez
After sending a REFER request for call transfer. The transfer target acknowledges receipt but hasn't completed the transfer yet.
Comment résoudre
Wait for a NOTIFY to learn the outcome of the referred action. If no NOTIFY arrives, check subscription state and network connectivity.
Différences clés
183 is a 1xx Provisional response, while 202 is a 2xx Success 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 202: The request has been accepted for processing but the processing has not been completed. Used primarily for REFER requests.
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 202 when after sending a REFER request for call transfer. The transfer target acknowledges receipt but hasn't completed the transfer yet.
Quand utiliser lequel
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 202 (Accepted): Wait for a NOTIFY to learn the outcome of the referred action. If no NOTIFY arrives, check subscription state and network connectivity.