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API version 2024.0 The error that occurs when a file can not be created due to a conflict.
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type
string
example: errorThe value will always be error.Value is always error
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code
string
example: item_name_invalidA Box-specific error code.Value is one of created,accepted,no_content,redirect,not_modified,bad_request,unauthorized,forbidden,not_found,method_not_allowed,conflict,precondition_failed,too_many_requests,internal_server_error,unavailable,item_name_invalid,insufficient_scope
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context_info
associative array
A free-form object that contains additional context about the error. The possible fields are defined on a per-endpoint basis. message is only one example.
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help_url
string
example: https://developer.box.com/guides/api-calls/permissions-and-errors/common-errors/A URL that links to more information about why this error occurred.
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message
string
example: Method Not AllowedA short message describing the error.
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request_id
string
example: abcdef123456A unique identifier for this response, which can be used when contacting Box support.
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status
integer(int32)
example: 400The HTTP status of the response.
{
  "type": "error",
  "code": "item_name_invalid",
  "context_info": {
    "message": "Something went wrong"
  },
  "help_url": "https://developer.box.com/guides/api-calls/permissions-and-errors/common-errors/",
  "message": "Method Not Allowed",
  "request_id": "abcdef123456",
  "status": 400
}