506
Variant Also Negotiates
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
Internal Server Error
The server has encountered a situation it does not know how to handle.
Not Implemented
The server does not support the functionality required to fulfill the request.
Bad Gateway
The server, while acting as a gateway or proxy, received an invalid response from the upstream server.
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