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Date/Time: Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:51:24 +0000
Post From: Bar Based Backtest blocked (-8998) despite correct AutoTrade settings (ACSIL)
| [2026-01-08 07:30:15] |
| User105070 - Posts: 3 |
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Hi John — understood. Below is the complete message context related to the error during: Trade → AutoTrade System Bar Based Backtest Platform / Build: • Sierra Chart 2855 (Simulation Mode) • Symbol: QQQ[M] • Chart: 1 Minute Intraday • Study: MIN - SMA Cross Test (Bar Backtest) Backtest Method: Trade → AutoTrade System Bar Based Backtest State / Settings at time of test (all confirmed): • Trade Simulation Mode = ON • Auto Trading Enabled – Global = ON • Auto Trading Enabled – Chart = ON • Chart Trade Mode = ON • Trading Locked = OFF • Platform disconnected (File → Disconnect) Exact Message Log output: TRADING BLOCKED (-8998): Enable Chart Trade Mode + Auto Trading (Chart/Global) and run Bar Based Backtest Bar Backtest: QQQ[M] 1 Min #1 Back test processing: NumberOfTimesCalculateCalled (Cumulative) = 0 Additional observations: • Study calculations execute normally during live/sim chart replay • Orders are submitted via sc.BuyEntry / sc.SellExit • Trades tab remains empty • Trade Statistics show zero values • Same behavior occurs with a minimal ACSIL SMA crossover test study Additional diagnostics: • Trade Activity Log / Spreadsheet shows no end-of-test data • Trade Activity Log remains active with no finalization entry • No bar-based execution summary is written to the log • Indicates the Bar Based Backtest engine is not entering or completing execution phase If needed, I can attach: • Full Message Log export • The minimal ACSIL test study source code • Screenshots showing all settings enabled |