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http-421
Easy Fix
HTTP API · API Responses
HTTP 421 Misdirected Request indicates request sent to wrong backend authority for this API request path.
Quick Answer
Error code HTTP-421 on your HTTP API API Responses means: HTTP 421 Misdirected Request indicates request sent to wrong backend authority for this API request path.. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Likely Causes
  1. The endpoint returned 421 because request sent to wrong backend authority.
  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 421 behavior in this workflow.
How to Fix It
1
Inspect API logs/traces for HTTP 421 with full request/response metadata.
2
Validate request construction against endpoint spec focusing on: request sent to wrong backend authority.
3
Fix client auth, payload, headers, or resource assumptions before retrying.
4
Add explicit handling path for HTTP 421 in SDK/service code.
5
Run regression tests to confirm HTTP 421 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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