OpenAI API error
OpenAI API 409 ConflictError: what it means and how to fix it
409 ConflictErrorRetry? YesLast verified 1 documented fix3 sources
What it means
Python library error: the resource was updated by another request. The SDK retries 409 Conflict by default.
Causes
- Another request updated the same resource concurrently
How to fix it
- Fix 1.
Try to update the resource again and ensure no other requests are trying to update it.
More OpenAI API errors
All 23 OpenAI API errors400 invalid_request_error (Invalid service_tier argument)Retry? Not stated401 Invalid AuthenticationRetry? Not stated401 Incorrect API key providedRetry? Not stated401 You must be a member of an organization to use the APIRetry? Not stated401 IP not authorizedRetry? Not stated403 Country, region, or territory not supportedRetry? Not stated429 credit_balance_exhaustedRetry? No429 Rate limit reached for requestsRetry? Yes
HTTP 409 at other providers
FAQ
What does the OpenAI API error "409 ConflictError" mean?
Python library error: the resource was updated by another request. The SDK retries 409 Conflict by default.
How do I fix OpenAI API "409 ConflictError"?
Try to update the resource again and ensure no other requests are trying to update it.
Should I retry OpenAI API "409 ConflictError"?
Yes. The official docs treat this error as retryable.
Which other AI APIs return HTTP 409?
Per their official error docs: Anthropic API (409 conflict_error), Gemini API (409 already_exists; 409 aborted).
Sources
Last verified against 3 sources: OpenAI API's official docs and official SDK repositories.
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