RMS 4.9 It is uncertain whether a resource ever existed at the requested URL
It is recommended that this status message is used only as a last resort as it presents a poor experience to users of the website. More specific responses should be used where the history of the resource is know.
HTTP status: 404 Not found
HTTP headers: Standard content delivery headers only are required for this situation
HTML document:
- Standard CUE header (including site navigation)
- Section navigation as relevant
Content element is to contain the following text:
The history of the requested address is unknown The requested address may contain errors or a resource may have existed for this address that has since been moved or removed. An optional custom message can be included here. You can:
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Note: This scenario represents a state of uncertainty; therefore the message reflects this uncertainty. If the history of the resource was certain, a more appropriate message could be chosen instead (for example: if it is certain that a resource never existed for the requested URL, use RMS 4.7 - A common typographical error for an address).