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MT4 Debugging

Fix MQL4 OrderSend error 130 with stop validation.

OrderSend error 130 usually means invalid stops. The EA may compile correctly, but the broker rejects SL or TP because price, distance, or normalization is wrong.

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The MT4 EA fails with OrderSend error 130 and needs stop-level validation.

Cluster

MT4 Debugging

Tool path

mt4 ea debugger

Reader

mt4 developer

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Validate stop direction

Buy and sell stops must be placed on the correct side of Bid and Ask. A wrong-side stop is rejected immediately.

Buy SL below Bid or Ask context
Sell SL above Ask or Bid context
TP on the opposite profitable side

Read broker stop level

MarketInfo can return minimum stop distance rules. Use them before calling OrderSend.

MODE_STOPLEVEL
MODE_FREEZELEVEL when relevant
NormalizeDouble with Digits

Reject instead of guessing

If the stop is invalid, log and skip the trade. Do not send random adjusted orders without recording why.

Log requested SL and TP
Log minimum distance
Log symbol and spread

Use the tool

Paste the MQL4 order block into Workfusion Debugger to get a cleaner draft and fix notes.

Fix the first error first
Keep full EA context attached
Recompile before changing strategy logic

Related guides

Continue the EA build path.