SIP 202 Accepted vs 502 Bad Gateway
SIP 202 (Accepted) is a 2xx Success response, while 502 (Bad Gateway) is a 5xx Server Failure response. 202 indicates that the request has been accepted for processing but the processing has not been completed. Used primarily for REFER requests. In contrast, 502 means that the server, acting as a gateway or proxy, received an invalid response from a downstream server it accessed in attempting to fulfill the request.
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.
Description
The server, acting as a gateway or proxy, received an invalid response from a downstream server it accessed in attempting to fulfill the request.
Quand vous le voyez
When a SIP proxy receives a malformed or invalid response from the next-hop server. Common in interop scenarios between different vendors.
Comment résoudre
Check the downstream server's health and configuration. Verify SIP message formatting between the two servers. Review network connectivity.
Différences clés
202 is a 2xx Success response, while 502 is a 5xx Server Failure response.
SIP 202: The request has been accepted for processing but the processing has not been completed. Used primarily for REFER requests.
SIP 502: The server, acting as a gateway or proxy, received an invalid response from a downstream server it accessed in attempting to fulfill the request.
You encounter 202 when after sending a REFER request for call transfer. The transfer target acknowledges receipt but hasn't completed the transfer yet.
You encounter 502 when when a SIP proxy receives a malformed or invalid response from the next-hop server. Common in interop scenarios between different vendors.
Quand utiliser lequel
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. For 502 (Bad Gateway): Check the downstream server's health and configuration. Verify SIP message formatting between the two servers. Review network connectivity.