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# ProjectX Error Codes & Fixes for TopstepX Traders

**Last Updated:** October 17, 2025  |  **Published:** August 6, 2025

When using **PickMyTrade.io** with **ProjectX**, you might come across error codes while placing or managing trades. This guide helps you understand what those codes mean and how to fix them — without needing any technical background.

### 0 – Success

**Meaning:** Your trade request worked!  
**Fix:** No action needed.

### 1 – Account Not Found

**Why it happens:**

- You’re using the wrong account ID
- Your Topstep account is inactive

**Fix:**

- Double-check your account ID
- Make sure your Topstep account is funded and active

### 2 – Order Rejected

**Why it happens:**

- You hit a loss limit
- You’re trying to trade outside market hours
- You broke a Topstep rule (like position size)
- Subscription expired

**Fix:**

- Wait until the next trading day
- Review Topstep rules
- Make sure your subscription is active
- Reduce order size if it exceeds limits

### 3 – Insufficient Funds

**Why it happens:**

- Your account doesn’t have enough balance
- Buying power is too low for that trade

**Fix:**

- Lower your trade size
- Check your account balance from your ProjectX dashboard

### 4 – Account Violation

**Why it happens:**

- You broke a Topstep rule (like daily loss limit)

**Fix:**

- Wait for reset or create a new evaluation account
- Review Topstep’s rule violations in your dashboard

### 5 – Outside Trading Hours

**Why it happens:**

- You’re trading on a weekend or holiday
- Market is closed

**Fix:**

- Check Topstep’s trading schedule
- Only place orders during valid trading hours

### 6 – Order Pending

**Why it happens:**

- Your order is waiting to be filled (e.g., a limit order)

**Fix:**

- Wait and monitor open orders
- Cancel and retry if needed

### 7 – Unknown Error

**Why it happens:**

- Temporary issue or unexpected error

**Fix:**

- Retry after a few minutes
- If it keeps happening, contact ProjectX support with the error details

### 8 – Contract Not Found

**Why it happens:**

- Wrong or misspelled contract ID (like symbol name)

**Fix:**

- Use the correct contract ID from PickMyTrade’s symbol settings
- Double-check spelling and format

### 9 – Contract Not Active

**Why it happens:**

- You’re trying to trade an expired futures contract

**Fix:**

- Use the latest active contract (like current month)
- Map latest active contract in PickMyTrade Settings or contact  PickMyTrade Support

### 10 – Account Rejected

**Why it happens:**

- Your subscription is inactive or canceled
- Your account isn’t authorized to trade

**Fix:**

- Renew or activate your Topstep account
- Contact Topstep support if unsure about your account status

## Final Tips

- **Check your Topstep dashboard** regularly
- **Only use valid account and contract IDs**
- For persistent issues, **contact PickMyTrade or TopstepX support**

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Last updated: **October 17, 2025**

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