Routescanner uses HTTP response codes to indicate the success or failure of an API request. General HTML status codes 2xx Success. 4xx Errors based on information provided in the request 5xx Errors on Routescanner servers
We are working to improve our error handling by supporting the following error codes:
Routescanner HTTP Status Codes
| HTTP CODE | TYPE | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | Incorrect Values | Invalid values were supplied for the API request. |
| 400 | Type Required | Batch request types parameter requires a valid value. |
| 401 | No Key | An API key is required to access the requested endpoint. |
| 402 | Over Limit | You have exceeded your credit total, please purchase additional tokens. Contac support for assistance. |
| 402 | Free Tier Not Allowed | The requested endpoint is not available to free accounts. |
| 403 | Invalid Key | The provided API token is not valid. |
| 403 | Inactive | Your account is currently inactive. |
| 404 | Unknown Data | Unknown data provided. |
| 404 | Not Found | Resource not found. |
| 429 | Too Many Requests | Too many requests hit the API too quickly. An exponential backoff of your requests is recommended. |
| 500 | System Error | Something went wrong on the Routescanner server. |