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http-402
Easy Fix
HTTP API · API Responses
HTTP 402 Payment Required indicates billing/plan requirement blocked execution for this API request path.
Quick Answer
Error code HTTP-402 on your HTTP API API Responses means: HTTP 402 Payment Required indicates billing/plan requirement blocked execution for this API request path.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Likely Causes
  1. The endpoint returned 402 because billing/plan requirement blocked execution.
  2. Client request structure, authorization context, or resource assumptions do not match API contract.
  3. Current retry/validation strategy does not fully account for HTTP 402 behavior in this workflow.
How to Fix It
1
Inspect API logs/traces for HTTP 402 with full request/response metadata.
2
Validate request construction against endpoint spec focusing on: billing/plan requirement blocked execution.
3
Fix client auth, payload, headers, or resource assumptions before retrying.
4
Add explicit handling path for HTTP 402 in SDK/service code.
5
Run regression tests to confirm HTTP 402 no longer appears unexpectedly.
Pro Tip
This is a common issue that most users can resolve without specialized tools. Try the first step before moving on to more complex solutions.
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