Can’t create the combo: the market can’t be traded
A market chosen for one leg of a new combo can’t be used right now, so the combo wasn’t created. Follow the reason in the message: choose another instrument, or set up the required account on the exchange first.
What it means
A market chosen for one leg of a new combo can’t be used right now, so the combo wasn’t created. The message says whether it is the long or the short leg, and why.
Reasons and fixes
| Reason in the message | What to do |
|---|---|
| The exchange doesn’t allow new positions in this market | Choose another instrument for this leg |
| The exchange allows only isolated margin in this market | Choose another instrument for this leg |
| The market can’t be traded in this account mode | Choose another instrument for this leg |
| The futures account the market needs isn’t set up on the exchange | Set it up there first, for example by transferring funds into it, then try again |
| The futures account the market needs is unavailable on the exchange | Check this futures account on the exchange, then try again once it’s restored |
| The futures account the market needs isn’t confirmed yet | Try again later |
| The market isn’t confirmed as tradable | Refresh the list and choose again |
Both markets must be tradable and open to new positions when you create a combo. See Parameters.