Error Messages

This page is a comprehensive reference of error codes you may encounter in TTMT. Errors appear in the Signal Log, trade details, and notification messages. Each entry explains what the error means and how to resolve it.

Trading Errors

These errors occur during trade execution.

Code	Message	Meaning	Fix
RISK_TOO_HIGH	Calculated lot size exceeds limit	The trade requires a lot size larger than your account margin allows or larger than your volume cap.	Reduce your configured lot size, lower your risk percentage, or deposit more funds.
SYMBOL_NOT_MAPPED	Symbol not found on broker	The signal used a symbol name that could not be matched to any symbol on your broker.	Add a manual map in Symbol Mapping.
MARKET_CLOSED	Market is closed	TTMT tried to execute a trade outside of market hours (weekend, holiday, or outside the instrument's trading session).	Wait for the market to open. No action needed.
NO_SL_PROVIDED	Signal missing Stop Loss	The signal did not include a stop loss, and your settings are configured to reject signals without SL.	Enable "Default SL" in Settings > Trading to provide a fallback, or change "Invalid SL Handling" to use defaults instead of rejecting.
INVALID_VOLUME	Invalid volume	The calculated lot size is smaller than the broker's minimum (usually 0.01) or otherwise invalid.	Increase your configured lot size or account balance so that sub-order volume meets the broker minimum.
CIRCUIT_BREAKER_OPEN	Automatic safety pause activated	Too many consecutive execution failures activated the safety pause, which pauses trading for 30 seconds.	Wait 30 seconds for the cooldown. The safety pause resets after 2 consecutive successful trades. Check Connection Issues if it keeps activating.

Connection Errors

These errors relate to broker or Telegram connectivity.

Code	Message	Meaning	Fix
AUTH_FAILED	Broker authentication failed	Wrong login credentials, wrong server, or wrong platform (MT4 vs MT5).	Verify your credentials in Settings > Accounts. See Connection Issues.
TELEGRAM_SESSION_EXPIRED	Telegram session invalid	Your Telegram session was terminated, either by you or by Telegram's security system.	Reconnect Telegram. Do not terminate the "TTMT Client" session in your Telegram app.
METAAPI_DISCONNECTED	Broker disconnected	The connection to your broker's trading server was lost.	Usually resolves automatically within seconds. If persistent, check Connection Issues.
FLOOD_WAIT	Rate limited by Telegram	Too many authentication attempts in a short period. Telegram enforces a cooldown.	Wait for the countdown timer to expire. Do not retry until it reaches zero.

Validation Errors

These errors are caught by TTMT's safety checks before a trade is placed.

Code	Message	Meaning	Fix
SL_WRONG_SIDE	Stop loss on wrong side of entry	The SL is above entry for a BUY or below entry for a SELL, which would trigger an immediate loss.	This usually indicates a parsing error in the signal. Check "Invalid SL Handling" in Settings > Trading -- you can auto-correct, use defaults, or reject.
SL_TOO_FAR	Stop loss distance exceeds threshold	The SL distance is more than 5x the TP1 distance, suggesting a suspicious or incorrectly parsed value.	Verify the signal is legitimate. Adjust "Extreme Value Handling" in settings if you want to allow wider stops.
TP_WRONG_SIDE	Take profit on wrong side of entry	One or more TP levels are on the wrong side of the entry price.	Wrong-side TPs are automatically removed. If all TPs are removed, the trade may fail. Check signal quality.
ENTRY_ZONE_INVALID	Entry zone boundaries invalid	The entry zone is inverted (low price > high price), too narrow, or too wide (exceeds 3% for forex, 5% for metals/crypto).	Usually a parsing error. Test the signal in the Signal Tester to see what was extracted.
DUPLICATE_SIGNAL	Signal already processed	An identical signal (same symbol, direction, entry, SL, TPs) was already executed. Duplicate detection prevented double execution.	No action needed. This is a safety feature working as intended.

MetaTrader Error Codes

These are error codes returned by the MetaTrader platform. They indicate broker-side issues.

Code	Meaning	Fix
10004	Requote -- price changed during execution	Retry usually succeeds. TTMT handles this automatically.
10006	Request rejected by broker	Check if the instrument is available for trading and your account has permissions.
10010	Only partially filled	The broker could only fill part of the order. TTMT tracks partial fills and manages them.
10013	Invalid request	The order parameters are invalid for this broker. Check symbol specifications and volume step.
10014	Invalid volume	The volume does not match the broker's lot step (e.g., broker requires 0.01 increments).
10015	Invalid price	The requested price is outside the broker's allowed range.
10016	Invalid stop loss	The SL level is too close to the current price (within the broker's minimum stop level).
10017	Invalid take profit	The TP level is too close to the current price (within the broker's minimum stop level).
10019	Not enough money	Insufficient free margin to place the order. Deposit funds or reduce position size.
10030	Order already filled	The order was already executed. No action needed.

Understanding Error Severity

TTMT classifies every error into one of these categories to determine whether to retry:

Category	Behavior	Examples
TRANSIENT	Retried with increasing wait times	Requotes, temporary disconnects, rate limits
PERMANENT	Not retried, fails immediately	Invalid credentials, symbol not found
MARKET_CLOSED	Not retried, different handling	Weekend, holiday, outside trading hours
RATE_LIMITED	Retried with longer delay	Too many requests to broker
CONNECTION	Retried with reconnection logic	Lost connection to broker server

Check the Signal Log

Every error is recorded in the Signal Log with full context. Click any failed signal to see the exact error code, the raw signal text, and what the parser extracted. This is the fastest way to diagnose issues.