SMTP Error Encyclopedia · Entry 119

Conversion required but unsupported

Generic · Content · 550 5.6.3

Exact response pattern550 5.6.3 Conversion required but not supported
PermanentGenericContent

What it means

The receiver cannot perform required content conversion.

Likely causes

  • Unsupported legacy format.

Recommended response

  1. Use standard MIME and transfer encoding.
Operational rule: Preserve the complete SMTP response, remote hostname, sending IP, envelope sender and timestamp. Never diagnose from the three-digit code alone.

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