How to fix an Invalid SL/TP error

Invalid SL/TP error is an error that occurs in the trading terminal when you try to place a pending order, and it can happen for any of the reasons below. Check out our tips for fixing this error.

1. Follow the stop level

One of the most common reasons for an invalid SL/TP error on the platform is due to placing a pending order within the spread. Make sure you keep track of the current stop and spread when setting up a pending order.

2. Choose the right pending order

Make sure you use the correct pending order type as they work differently. Therefore, errors can occur if you use the wrong pending order.

Here is a short guide on how to set up a pending order price (while opening an order):

Pending order	Price direction
Buy Stop	Set above the current ask price
Sell Stop	Set below the current bid price
Buy Limit	Set below the current ask price
Sell Limit	Set above the current bid price

Example: For price 1,20042/1.264, the first price is the buy price, and the second price is the selling price. Learn more about buy and sell prices.

3. Confirm the correct setting of stop loss and take profit (SL/TP)

Stop loss and take profit must be set following the order type (buy or sell) at the close and the selected pending order.

Take Profit

Take profit is a pending order set up with the expectation that the price will go higher. This order will automatically close when the set profit level is reached.

Stop Loss

Stop loss is a pending order set up with the expectation that the price will go lower. This order will automatically close when the set loss level is reached.

Depending on your selected order type and pending order, follow the instructions below:

Order Type	Pending Order	Price Direction
Buy	Stop Loss	Set lower than the current bid price
	Take Profit	Place higher than the current bid price
Sell	Stop Loss	Set higher than the current selling price
	Take Profit	Set lower than the current selling price

Example: For price 1,20042/1.264, the first price is the buy price and the second price is the sell price. Learn more about buy and sell prices.

Please note that since Stop loss and Take profit can be placed at any time after an order is opened, the profit or loss expectation should be based on the current price when the pending order was placed and not the open price of the order. You can close an order with a take profit but still suffer a loss because you take Profit at a price lower than the open price. The same goes for Stop loss orders.