501 5xx Server error RFC 3261

SIP 501 Not Implemented

The server does not support the functionality needed, typically an unknown method.

Typical Q.850 / ISDN cause: 79 (Service or option not implemented)

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Common causes

  • A method such as UPDATE, INFO, PRACK or MESSAGE that the server doesn't implement.

How to fix it

  1. Disable the feature on the requesting side, or use an alternative method.
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About 5xx responses

The server failed to handle an apparently valid request.

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