# Conflict

**HTTP Status:** 409 Conflict
**RFC Reference:** [RFC 9110 Section 15.5.10](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/html/rfc9110#section-15.5.10)

The request conflicts with the current state of the resource.

## Response


```json
{
  "type": "https://docs.apiera.io/problems/conflict",
  "title": "Conflict",
  "status": 409,
  "detail": "The request conflicts with the current state of the resource.",
  "instance": "/v1/products",
  "correlationId": "550e8400-e29b-41d4-a716-446655440000"
}
```

## Common Causes

- Duplicate resource (e.g., SKU already exists)
- Resource state prevents the operation
- Concurrent modification conflict


## How to Fix

- Use a unique identifier
- Refresh resource state before retrying
- Check for existing resources before creating new ones