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2545055 - HTTP error codes with SuccessFactors APIs examples

Symptom

This KBA aims to clarify the HTTP error codes and give some SuccessFactors APIs examples.

Environment

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite

Resolution

Generally, the HTTP error codes mean:

  • 2xx Success
    • 200 Success / OK
    • 202 Accepted for processing
       
  • 3xx Redirection
    • 301 Permanent Redirect
    • 302 Temporary Redirect
    • 304 Not Modified

  • 4xx Client Error
    • 400 Bad Request
    • 401 Unauthorized
    • 403 Forbidden OR Permisssion issues
    • 404 Not Found
    • 405 Method Not Allowed

  • 5xx Server Error
    • 500 Internal Server Error
    • 501 Not Implemented
    • 502 Bad Gateway
    • 503 Service Unavailable
    • 504 Gateway Timeout

SuccessFactors APIs examples:

  • 400 - "COE_ENTITY_NOT_FOUND - Invalid entity (or function) name", "COE_PROPERTY_NOT_FOUND - Invalid property name"
  • 401 - "Authentication failed. You have entered an incorrect username or password (status code = 4)."
  • 500 - "The request has timed out. OData metadata is being generated for the same instance in another thread. Please try again later"
  • 503 - "The Successfactors HCM suite is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause"

NOTE: Technical Support should refer to the internal notes.

Keywords

HTTP, error, code, API, status, response , KBA , LOD-SF-INT , Integrations , How To

Product

SAP SuccessFactors HCM Suite all versions