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http-415
Easy Fix
HTTP API · API Responses
HTTP 415 Unsupported Media Type indicates content type not supported by endpoint for this API request path.
Quick Answer
Error code HTTP-415 on your HTTP API API Responses means: HTTP 415 Unsupported Media Type indicates content type not supported by endpoint for this API request path.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Likely Causes
  1. The endpoint returned 415 because content type not supported by endpoint.
  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 415 behavior in this workflow.
How to Fix It
1
Inspect API logs/traces for HTTP 415 with full request/response metadata.
2
Validate request construction against endpoint spec focusing on: content type not supported by endpoint.
3
Fix client auth, payload, headers, or resource assumptions before retrying.
4
Add explicit handling path for HTTP 415 in SDK/service code.
5
Run regression tests to confirm HTTP 415 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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