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title: "What does the error \"The quantity is higher than the maximum allowed quantity of xxx\" mean?"
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# What does the error "The quantity is higher than the maximum allowed quantity of xxx" mean?

> This error occurs when you place an order with a quantity greater than the order freeze quantity, which is the maximum quantity you can buy or sell per…

## Short answer

This error occurs when you place an order with a quantity greater than the order freeze quantity, which is the maximum quantity you can buy or sell per order set by the exchange.

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