Error 202 reports an order cancellation. Check who or what requested it and whether any size filled first. A cancelled status does not always mean the entire original order remained unfilled.
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Step by step
- 1 Locate the order in Activity and include cancelled orders in the view.
- 2 Read the full cancellation reason and timestamp.
- 3 Check the Trades tab for any fills tied to that order before cancellation.
- 4 Compare the event with your alert history, time-in-force, and any linked exit orders.
- 5 Reconcile the remaining position before deciding whether a new order is needed.
A practical example
Suppose you send an order for ten shares. Four fill before you cancel the rest. The final order may show a cancelled state, but the four shares still belong in the position. Check both the order and the fill list. A new order for ten more shares would not be the same as replacing the six that never filled.
Screen reference
How to confirm the result You should be able to account for filled size, cancelled remainder, and the current position.
Mistake to avoid
Do not resend the original full size just because an order ended as cancelled.
Common questions
Can a partially filled order be cancelled?
Its unfilled remainder can be cancelled; existing fills still count.
Is 202 always an error in my strategy?
No. Review the reason and the event that requested the cancellation.