TWS order stuck on PendingSubmit

Quick answer

PendingSubmit means the order was sent but its destination has not yet confirmed acceptance. Check the connection, full status text, and any warning. Find out what happened to that request before sending another order for the same signal.

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Step by step

1 Record the order ID and how long the state has persisted.
2 Check TWS connection status and any open warning dialog.
3 Review the app log for the original order request and the next broker response.
4 Check Activity and Trades for an accepted order or fill that the app has not reflected.
5 If the state remains unclear, pause duplicate submissions and contact support with the timeline.

A practical example

You click once and the app keeps showing PendingSubmit. Before clicking again, find the same ID in TWS. The broker may have a later state that the app has not shown yet. If the result is unclear, keep the time and ID for support. The point is to find the first request’s outcome. A second request can turn one unclear event into two orders that both need checking.

Illustrative scenario, not a record of a trade placed during this review.

Screen reference

Empty TWS Activity Orders panel and Trades tab — Use Orders to inspect order state and Trades to inspect executions. This empty paper view shows the location; it does not reproduce a rejection or prove a fill. Captured in TWS paper mode on 3 October 2026. Open the image for full size.

How to confirm the result You should establish the order’s broker state before deciding on a cancel, change, or new order request.

Mistake to avoid

A UI delay can make an accepted order look unresolved in another app.

Common questions

Is PendingSubmit the same as Rejected?

No. Read later status and error messages.

Should I click submit repeatedly?

No. Verify the original request first.

TWS says Submitted but the order has not filled TWS order is Inactive: find the actual reason TWS partial fill: check the remaining quantity TWS position differs from the automation app

Financial and information disclaimers

Financial disclaimer

These guides explain software. They are for education, not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. No example is a suggestion to buy or sell a product or use a trading strategy. Trading can lose money, including all funds you put at risk. With margin, futures, short sales, or some options, losses can exceed your starting funds. Automation can fail, send duplicate orders, or act late. Stops do not guarantee a fill or a price. Review your orders and positions, and seek advice from a qualified professional for your own needs. Paper trades, examples, and past results do not predict live results or promise a profit.

Information disclaimer

This is general help based on the sources and check date shown on the page. Screens, settings, fees, data access, and product support can change or differ by app version, account, country, and broker. The content may contain errors or become out of date; accuracy, completeness, and continuous service are not guaranteed. Check current broker and app instructions before acting. Screenshots show where controls are; they do not prove that an order test passed. This guide does not replace broker terms or risk notices. References to IBKR and TradingView identify their products and do not imply their endorsement of this guide.