title: Expected HTTP status code for an action on a disabled resource
body: <p>What would the expected/proper HTTP status code on an action given the following:</p>
  
  <ul>
  <li>the request syntax is correct (eliminates <code>400</code>)</li>
  <li>user is authenticated (eliminates <code>401</code>)</li>
  <li>user is authorized to perform the action (eliminates <code>403</code>)</li>
  <li>location/resource exists (eliminates <code>404</code>)</li>
  <li>method is implemented (eliminates <code>501</code>)</li>
  <li>no server error (eliminates <code>5xx</code>)</li>
  </ul>
  
  <p>The resource is currently disabled thus preventing the action from completing with the expected result. The user has the ability to change the state of the resource and retry the same request. Information on the why the resource could not do what was asked would be included in the response body.</p>
  
  <p>My thought is that <code>409 Conflict</code> would be the best response as user could potentially change the state of the resource and resubmit the request, but maybe there's something better out there to indicate <em>"This method is generally allowed by you, but the resource is currently in a state that prevents it from completing as expected."</em></p>