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title: "Why is the error \"Trigger price can't be higher than price\" or \"Trigger price can't be lesser than price\" displayed while I place a stop-loss order?"
description: "This error occurs for stop-loss orders when you enter the trigger and limit prices incorrectly. A stop-loss order requires a trigger price and a limit…"
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# Why is the error "Trigger price can't be higher than price" or "Trigger price can't be lesser than price" displayed while I place a stop-loss order?

> This error occurs for stop-loss orders when you enter the trigger and limit prices incorrectly. A stop-loss order requires a trigger price and a limit…

## Short answer

This error occurs for stop-loss orders when you enter the trigger and limit prices incorrectly. A stop-loss order requires a trigger price and a limit price. You can observe this error in the following cases:

Buy stop-loss orders: If your stop-loss trigger price is higher than the limit price

Sell stop-loss orders: If your stop-loss trigger price is lower than the limit price

In such cases, your orders will be pending and fail to execute.

## Example scenario

You hold a stock currently trading at ₹100, with a trigger price set at ₹95 and a limit selling price of ₹96.

When the trigger price of ₹95 is met, the exchange places a limit sell order at ₹96.

However, since this limit order price is higher than the current market price, it becomes a pending order and does not execute.

To increase the likelihood of order execution, consider entering a limit order with a price lower than ₹95.

When you place a buy stoploss order, ensure your trigger price is lower than or equal to the limit price. For a sell SL order, set your trigger price higher than or equal to the limit price.

Did you know? You can use stop-loss market(SL-M) orders, where the order is placed at the market price once the trigger is hit. This way, you won’t face the above error of stop-loss not being executed. However, Stop-loss market orders are not allowed for options.

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