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.
Descrição
The response body contains status information for multiple resources, in situations where multiple status codes might be appropriate (WebDAV).
Quando você o vê
In WebDAV operations that affect multiple resources simultaneously.
Como corrigir
Parse the XML body to check the status of each individual resource.
Descrição
The server understands the content type and syntax, but was unable to process the contained instructions. Common in API validation errors.
Quando você o vê
When form validation fails — correct syntax but invalid data (e.g., email format wrong, date in the past).
Como corrigir
Check the response body for specific validation errors and correct the input data.
Diferenças principais
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).
Quando usar qual
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.