---
title: "Retry manifest"
method: POST
path: "/manifests/retry/{manifestIdentifier}"
tags: ["Manifests"]
---

# Retry manifest

`POST /manifests/retry/{manifestIdentifier}`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://api.parcel.royalmail.com/api/v1`
- URL: `https://api.parcel.royalmail.com/api/v1/manifests/retry/{manifestIdentifier}`
- Auth: API key in header `Authorization`

Retry a manifest operation if the eligible orders were not able to be successfully processed in the initial ‘Manifest eligible orders’ endpoint call and return manifest paperwork where possible

## Path parameters

- `manifestIdentifier` integer, required

## Response `201`

The Retry Manifest request was successful, and a manifest has been created. The printable manifest PDF is available for download.

- ManifestOrdersResponse
  - `manifestNumber` number, required
  - `documentPdf` string: manifest in format base64 string

## Other responses

- `202`: The retry request was successfully processed, and a manifest has been created, but the documentation is not yet available. The manifest should be accessible later via the Get Manifest endpoint. If it is not available after a reasonable period, please <a href='https://help.parcel.royalmail.com/hc/en-gb/articles/115003806094-Contact-Support' target='_self'>contact support</a> for assistance.
- `400`: Bad Request
- `401`: Unauthorized
- `403`: Forbidden (Feature not available)
- `404`: Not Found
- `500`: Internal Server Error

## Changes

- **2025-05-16** `ba5031753d79`: 1 info
  - endpoint added

[Operation history](https://skmtc.dev/royalmail/apis/channelshipper-royal-mail-public-api/changes/manifests/retry/:manifestIdentifier/post.md)

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