This topic describes the request parameters, response parameters, and common error codes that are required for all API operations of Dedicated Host (DDH).

Common request parameters

Parameter Type Required Example Description
Action String Yes AllocateDedicatedHosts The operation that you want to perform. For more information, see List of operations by function.
AccessKeyId String Yes key-test The AccessKey ID provided to you by Alibaba Cloud. AccessKey pairs are used to call API operations. Usernames and passwords are used to log on to the Elastic Compute Service (ECS) console.

For more information, see Obtain an AccessKey pair.

Signature String Yes Pc5WB8gokVn0xfeu%2FZV%2BiNM1dgI%3D The signature string of the current request. For more information, see Signature method.
SignatureMethod String Yes HMAC-SHA1 The encryption method of the signature string. Set the value to HMAC-SHA1.
SignatureVersion String Yes 1.0 The version of the signature encryption algorithm. Set the value to 1.0.
SignatureNonce String Yes 15215528852396 A unique, random number used to prevent replay attacks. You must use different numbers for different requests.
Timestamp String Yes 2018-01-01T12:00:00Z The timestamp of the request.Specify the time in the ISO 8601 standard in the yyyy-MM-ddTHH:mm:ssZ format. The time must be in UTC.

The timestamp of the request, for example, 2018-01-01T12:00:00Z.

Version String Yes 2014-05-26 The version number of the API. The value must be in the YYYY-MM-DD format. Set the value to 2014-05-26.
Format String No xml The format in which to return the response. Valid values: json and xml.

Default value: xml.

Sample requests:
https://ecs.aliyuncs.com/?Action=AllocateDedicatedHosts
&Format=xml
&Version=2014-05-26
&Signature=Pc5WB8gokVn0xfeu%2FZV%2BiNM1dgI%3D
&SignatureMethod=HMAC-SHA1
&SignatureNonce=15215528852396
&SignatureVersion=1.0
&AccessKeyId=key-test
&Timestamp=2018-01-01T12:00:00Z
...

Common response parameters

Responses can be returned in either the JSON or XML format. You can specify the response format in the request. The default response format is XML. Every response returns a unique RequestID regardless of whether the call is successful.
  • A 2xx status code indicates a successful call.
  • A 4xx or 5xx status code indicates a failed call.
Sample responses
  • XML format
    <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> 
        <!--Result Root Node-->
        <Interface Name+Response>
            <!--Return Request Tag-->
            <RequestId>4C467B38-3910-447D-87BC-AC049166F216</RequestId>
            <!--Return Result Data-->
        <Interface Name+Response>
                            
  • JSON format
    {
        "RequestId":"4C467B38-3910-447D-87BC-AC049166F216"
        /*Return Result Data*/
    }

Common error codes

Error code HTTP status code Error message
IdempotentParameterMismatch 400 The request is retried with updated parameters.
IllegalTimestamp 400 The input parameter "Timestamp" that is mandatory for processing this request is not supplied.
IncompleteSignature 400 The request signature does not conform to Aliyun standards.
InsufficientBalance 400 Your account does not have enough balance.
InvalidAccessKeyId.NotFound 400 The specified Access Key ID does not exist.
InvalidOwner 400 OwnerId and OwnerAccount can't be used at one API access.
InvalidOwnerAccount 400 The specified OwnerAccount is not valid.
InvalidOwnerId 400 The specified OwnerId is not valid.
InvalidParamater 400 The specified parameter "SignatureMethod" is not valid.
InvalidParamater 400 The specified parameter "SignatureVersion" is not valid.
InvalidParameter 400 The specified parameter is not valid.
InvalidParameter 400 The specified parameter "Action or Version" is not valid.
InvalidParameter.IsNull 400 The required parameter must be not null.
MissingParameter 400 The input parameter "Action" that is mandatory for processing this request is not supplied.
MissingParameter 400 The input parameter "AccessKeyId" that is mandatory for processing this request is not supplied.
MissingParameter 400 The input parameter "Signature" that is mandatory for processing the request is not supplied.
MissingParameter 400 The input parameter "TimeStamp" that is mandatory for processing this request is not supplied.
MissingParameter 400 The input parameter "Version" that is mandatory for processing this request is not supplied.
SignatureNonceUsed 400 The request signature nonce has been used.
Throttling 400 You have made too many requests within a short time; your request is denied due to request throttling.
UnsupportedParameter 400 The parameters is unsupported.
UnknownError 400 The request processing has failed due to some unknown error.
ChargeTypeViolation 403 The operation is not permitted due to charge type of the instance.
Forbidden.AccessKeyDisabled 403 The Access Key is disabled.
Forbidden.NotSupportRAM 403 This action does not support accessed by RAM mode.
Forbidden.RAM 403 User not authorized to operate on the specified resource, or this API doesn't support RAM.
Forbidden.RiskControl 403 This operation is forbidden by Aliyun RiskControl system.
Forbidden.SubUser 403 The specified action is not available for you.
Forbidden.Unauthorized 403 User not authorized to operate on the specified resource.
InvalidAccount.NotFound 403 The specified Account does not exist.
InvalidAction 403 Specified action is not valid.
InvalidIdempotenceParameter.Mismatch 403 The specified parameters are different from before.
InvalidParameter.OwnerAccount 403 OwnerAccount is Invalid.
InvalidParameter.ResourceOwnerAccount 403 ResourceOwnerAccount is Invalid.
LastTokenProcessing 403 The last token request is processing.
MissingParameter 403 The input parameter OwnerId,OwnerAccount that is mandatory for processing this request is not supplied.
RealNameAuthenticationError 403 Your account has not passed the real-name authentication yet.
UnsupportedHTTPMethod 403 This http method is not supported.
InvalidDiskId.NotFound 404 The specified DiskId does not exist.
InvalidImageId.NotFound 404 The specified ImageId does not exist.
InvalidInstanceId.NotFound 404 The specified InstanceId does not exist.
InvalidRegionId.NotFound 404 The specified RegionId does not exist.
InvalidSecurityGroupId.NotFound 404 The specified SecurityGroupId does not exist.
InvalidSnapshotId.NotFound 404 The specified SnapshotId does not exist.
OperationConflict 409 Request was denied due to conflict with a previous request.
InternalError 500 The request processing has failed due to some unknown error, exception or failure.
ServiceUnavailable 503 The request has failed due to a temporary failure of the server.
ServiceUnavailable.RegionMaintaining 503 System maintenance is in progress on the selected region, please wait a few minutes before trying again.