# Subscription cannot update due to outstanding transaction

Cannot update subscription due to an outstanding transaction

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## Example

```json
{
  "error": {
    "type": "request_error",
    "code": "subscription_outstanding_transaction",
    "detail": "cannot update subscription due to an outstanding transaction",
    "documentation_url": "https://developer.paddle.com/errors/subscriptions/subscription_outstanding_transaction"
  },
  "meta": {
    "request_id": "00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000"
  }
}
```

## Details

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Status code | 409 |
| Error code | `subscription_outstanding_transaction` |
| Error message | cannot update subscription due to an outstanding transaction |

## Common causes

- The requested change was not possible due to an outstanding transaction.

## Common solutions

- Collect for payment on the outstanding transaction.
- Cancel the existing transaction, if no longer required.