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506
Variant Also Negotiates
Server Error
RFC 2295
The server has an internal configuration error: the chosen variant resource is configured to engage in transparent content negotiation itself, and is therefore not a proper end point in the negotiation process.
Detailed Information
The 506 status code indicates that the server has an internal configuration error: the chosen variant resource is configured to engage in transparent content negotiation itself, and is therefore not a proper end point in the negotiation process.
Common Examples
- •API requests with variant negotiation errors
- •Web page requests with variant negotiation errors
Common Uses
- •API requests with variant negotiation errors
- •Web page requests with variant negotiation errors
Best Practices
- •Use when the server has an internal configuration error
- •Include a detailed error message
- •Ensure proper server configuration and variant negotiation
Additional Resources
Similar Status Codes
500
Internal Server Error
The server has encountered a situation it does not know how to handle.
501
Not Implemented
The server does not support the functionality required to fulfill the request.
502
Bad Gateway
The server, while acting as a gateway or proxy, received an invalid response from the upstream server.