What is the HTTP response code for failed HTTP Delete operation?

The response code for a delete call can be any of the following :

  • DELETE /api/book/122 - The server successfully processed the request, but is not returning any content
    • 204 No Content
  • DELETE /api/book/122 - Resource does not exist
    • 404 Not Found
  • DELETE /api/book/122 - Resource already deleted
    • 410 Gone
  • DELETE /api/book/122 - Users does not have permission

    • 403 Forbidden
  • DELETE /api/book/122 - Method Not Allowed

    • 405 Method Not Allowed
  • DELETE /api/book/122 - Conflict (User can resolve the conflict and delete)

    • 409 Conflict

In your case 404 is apt.


Yes, it would be 404.

In general it will be a 400 series error if the request is wrong somehow, and a 500 series error if something goes awry on the server.

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