Error message
Quantity higher than Maximum (Freeze Limit)
Last updated 20 June 2026
Quantity higher than Maximum (Freeze Limit)
In short
You get this error when your order quantity is more than the maximum quantity allowed in a single order, known as the Quantity Freeze Limit. First check that the large quantity was not a typing mistake. If you really need it, use the split order feature in AutoTrader Web, which breaks one large order into several smaller orders so each stays within the limit.
What this error means
Indian stock exchanges set a maximum quantity for any single order. This cap is called the Quantity Freeze Limit. When your order quantity goes above this cap, the order is rejected with this error.
Solution
- First, check that you really meant to enter such a large quantity. Make sure it was not a typing mistake.
- If the quantity is correct, use the split order feature of AutoTrader Web. It splits your large order into multiple small orders. Each smaller order stays within the freeze limit, so all the quantity goes through.
How to split a large order
The video below shows how the split order feature works.