HTTP 424 Failed Dependency — What It Means & How to Fix It
Error4xx client error
Overview
The HTTP 424 Failed Dependency status code indicates the request failed because it depends on another request that also failed.
Key Details
- This status code is defined in the WebDAV specification.
- It occurs when a request depends on the success of a prior request in a batch.
- The dependent operation was not attempted because the prerequisite failed.
- Common in multi-step WebDAV operations.
Common Causes
- A WebDAV COPY or MOVE operation failed on a prerequisite resource.
- A batch operation where an earlier step failed, causing subsequent steps to abort.
- A dependency chain where one resource update depends on another.
Steps
- 1Identify which dependent request failed first.
- 2Fix the root cause failure before retrying the dependent request.
- 3Check the response body for details about the failed dependency.
- 4Consider breaking complex operations into smaller, independent requests.
Tags
httpclient-errordependencywebdavbatch
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ErrorFrequently Asked Questions
It means the request could not be performed because it depended on another operation that failed.