FTP Reply Codes
FTP 504 — Command not implemented for that parameter
In FTP Reply Codes, code 504. The official source describes it as “Command not implemented for that parameter”. Its concrete cause depends on the operation and surrounding message.
Code504
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Source confidencehigh
Official definition
Command not implemented for that parameter
In plain language
In FTP Reply Codes, code 504. The official source describes it as “Command not implemented for that parameter”. Its concrete cause depends on the operation and surrounding message.
Context to inspect
- The surrounding operation, version and subsystem determine the actual cause.
- The same numeric value can mean something different in another namespace.
Safe first checks
- Confirm which product, protocol or subsystem produced the code.
- Read the full surrounding error message and inspect relevant logs.
- Compare the code with the linked authoritative documentation before changing configuration.
Important context
The surrounding operation, version and subsystem determine the actual cause.