3DS:Error codes

This page lists various Nintendo 3DS error codes. Not all codes are known or documented.

Most codes are separated by section (e.g. 007) and result code (e.g. 2001).

001 - Online Services
0102	Unexpected disconnection from network services.	Nintendo Support Page
0112	Unable to connect to the Server.
0302	Unable to connect to the Server.
0502	Cannot connect to online services, or unexpectedly disconnected from them.
0718	Friends List is full.
0720	General Error Code.
0721	Online access restricted by Parental Controls.
0724	Personal Mii missing.
0725	Friend Registration is restrited by Parental Controls.
0726	Notification Settings for Friends List not yet configured.
0803	Cannot connect to authentication servers.	Server Status and Maintenance
0811	Online play servers under maintenance.	Server Status and Maintenance
002 - Account Related Errors
0100	Online Service unavailable.
0101	Network has high traffic or is down.
0102	Account permanently banned.
0107	Account temporarily banned.
0109	Possible Corrupted Data.
0110	3DS YouTube was discontinued.
0111	Online Service unavailable.
0119	Friend module outdated, system update required.
0120	Game/Title outdated, update required.
0121	Invalid local friend SEED signature, possibly modified.
0123	Account is permanently banned.
3503	Service under maintenance.
34xx	Server returned a 4xx HTTP error.	Server Status and Maintenance
35xx	Server returned a 5xx HTTP error.	Server Status and Maintenance
003 - Network Connection Errors
0200	Wireless Connections are disabled.
0299	Wireless Connections are disabled.
0300	EULA not yet accepted.
0399	The accepted EULA version is too low.
0400	Online Interaction restricted by Parental Controls.
1000	No Access Point found.
1004	No Access Point found with USB Connector.
1099	Could not find an Access Point with the given SSID.	Nintendo Support Page
1100	Incorrect encryption Key.
1101	Access Point password incorrect or it has a incompatible configuration.
1104	Unable to connect to Access Point with USB Connector.
1200	Connection refused due to same IP Adress as other device in the Network.
1300	Incorrect Access Point Configuration.
1400	Incorrect Security Key.
1402	Unable to connect to the internet with the Access Point.
2000	Incorrect Security Key or DNS.
2001	DNS resolution error. If you are using a custom DNS server, recheck its settings.
2100	Network may be busy or other connection problems.
2200	Unable to connect to the Proxy Server.
3000	Authentication Problems.
3305	Service is not available in your Location.
3405	Generic Communication Error.
4000	Generic Communication Error.
4100	Generic Communication Error.
005 - Network Installation Management
2008	eShop download failed or invalid title ticket. Delete the ticket in FBI and install it from a legitimate source like the eShop or (if it's a cart dump) from the game's cartridge.	Nintendo Support Page
2037	Server is undergoing Maintenance.
2038	System Update required to use Service.
2043	System Update required to use Service.
2056	Not enough Space on SD Card.
2061	Unable to access SD Card.
2062	Not enough Space in the System Memory.
2068	Server is undergoing Maintenance.
2069	Software is corrupted.
4017	Activation Code not recognized.
4040	eShop connection timeout.	Nintendo Support Page
4069	eShop is unavailable. If the issue persists, the SD might need to be replaced.	Nintendo Support Page
4240	Cannot connect to eShop servers.	Nintendo Support Page
4305	Generic connection timeout error, could also mean that you are unable to download software from the eShop.	Nintendo Support Page
4320	Generic error, only displays when formatting the console or performing a system transfer.	Nintendo Support Page
5403	Transfers are currently prohibited.
5404	Transfer Limit reached.
5542	Maximum Funds reached.
5546	Unable to purchase more Items.
5568	Activation Code cannot be used with your Account.
5593	Unable to transfer specific Software.
5602	eShop title(s) from another region are linked to this console. Caused by region change.
5644	Unable to use Credit Card with the specific System.
5670	Unable to view Account Activity at this Time.
5687	Generic eShop connection issue error.	Nintendo Support Page
5704	Generic eShop connection issue error.	Nintendo Support Page
5804	Expired Number entered.
5811	Activation Code has expired.
5815	Activation Code has been used already.
5941	Incorrect Login Details.
5942	Name not Registered due to Connection Error.
5948	eShop Funds over Maximum Value.
5958	Unknown eShop error, usually seen on region-changed consoles.
5964	NNID banned from accessing eShop, contact Nintendo Support if this is a mistake.
5989	You cannot link your Club Nintendo account to more than 8 Nintendo 3DS Systems.
6402	Incorrect Login Details.
6403	Unable to register entered Username.
6499	Club Nintendo servers are undergoing Maintenance so your name couldn't be registered.
6501	Credit Card cannot be used.
6503	Invalid Credit Card number.
6504	Enter the three-digit Security Code.
6507	Incorrect Credit Card Details.
6511	Credit Card cannot be used.
6514	Incorrect Credit Card expiry date.
6519	Address does not match Credit Card billing Address.
7545	eShop is unavailable. If the issue persists, the SD might need to be replaced.	Nintendo Support Page
7550	eShop is unavailable. If the issue persists, the SD might need to be replaced.	Nintendo Support Page
8025	eShop is unavailable. If the issue persists, the SD might need to be replaced.	Nintendo Support Page
8026	eShop is unavailable. If the issue persists, the SD might need to be replaced.	Nintendo Support Page
8029	eShop is unavailable. If the issue persists, the SD might need to be replaced.	Nintendo Support Page
006 - Matchmaking Errors
0112	Issue connecting with Pokémon Bank.	Nintendo Support Page
0302	Unable to connect to the server.
0311	Unable to connect to the server.
0329	Server is undergoing Maintenance.
0332	Closed ports while attempting matchmaking.
0347	Online Service discontinued.
0501	May indicate that the network is blocking traffic necessary for Online Play.	Nintendo Support Page
0502	May indicate that the network is blocking traffic necessary for Online Play.	Nintendo Support Page
0520	Unable to connect to the Internet.
0612	Network is not optimal for peer-to-peer connections, possibly due to your network's NAT type.	Nintendo Support Page
0617	Generic Error Message.
0620	Generic Communication Error.
0623	Unable to connect due to outdated Software.
0721	Online Interaction restricted by Parental Controls.
0800	Unable to connect to authentication servers during the matchmaking process.	Nintendo Support Page
0811	Service unavailable due to maintenance.	Nintendo Support Page
0817	Online Service discontinued.
0899	Unable to connect to authentication servers during the matchmaking process.	Nintendo Support Page
007 - eShop API Errors
0200	Could not access the SD Card.	Nintendo Support Page
1221	The used download code is only redeemable in its relevant software, not in the eShop.	Nintendo Support Page
2001	Error when attempting to access the eShop with a region-changed console. Change back to the original region or restore a NAND backup made before the change to fix.
2100	Connection to eShop timed out, often caused by slow download times.	Nintendo Support Pageor Server Status and Maintenance
2640	Cannot connect to eShop/CDN servers.	Server Status and Maintenance
2670	Error while attempting to connect.	Nintendo Support Page
2705	Cannot connect to Nintendo servers.	Server Status and Maintenance
2720	eShop SSL error.
2913	The server is probably down. Try again later.	Nintendo Support Page
2916	Unknown cause, typically displayed when attempting to download a title from the eShop.	Nintendo Support Page
2920	eShop download failed or invalid title ticket. Delete the ticket in FBI and install it from a legitimate source like the eShop or (if it's a cart dump) from the game's cartridge.	Nintendo Support Page
2924	Your language or region setting (not console region) is not supported by the eShop.
3049	The eShop is currently under maintenance.	Server Status and Maintenance
6106	Occurs when attempting to re-download software from the eShop with an invalid or fake ticket active.
009 - eShop Application
1000	System Update required. Check 3DS:Is it safe to update?
1001	The eShop is currently under maintenance.	Server Status and Maintenance
1002	Service cannot be used in your region.
1003	System Country Setting and eShop Country Setting do not match.
1004	The Content of the Code has already been acquired.
1006	Selected Downloadable Items cannot be purchased together.
1100	Add Funds function not available in your selected Region.
1200	Activation Code used.
1201	Code not recognized.
1202	Activation Code not recognized.
1203	Card not valid on 3DS Systems.
1205	Activation Code not valid in your region.
1206	Code cannot be used here.
1299	Invalid Number.
1302	Failed to enter correct PIN.
1303	Failed to authenticate Stored Credit Card Information, The Information has been deleted.
1304	Credit Card cannot be used.
1305	Credit Card payments cannot be accepted at this time.
1313	Incorrect Address.
1350	Entered Value exceeds Balance limit.
1351	Balance limit reached.
2001	Error when attempting to access the eShop with a region-changed console. Change back to the original region or restore a NAND backup made before the change to fix.
2410	Service Discontinued.
2705	Often caused by network timing out or losing connection with the eShop.	Nintendo Support Page
2913	eShop or in-game DLC failed to download (or the server is down).	Nintendo Support Page
2916	Unknown cause, typically displayed when attempting to download a title from the eShop.	Nintendo Support Page
2920	eShop download failed or invalid title ticket. Delete the ticket in FBI and install it from a legitimate source like the eShop or (if it's a cart dump) from the game's cartridge.	Nintendo Support Page
2923	Unable to use a function that requires Internet Services.	Nintendo Support Site
2924	Your language or region setting (not console region) is not supported by the eShop.
2995	The used download code is incorrect, not yet activated, expired, entered in the wrong place, or only usable in a different region.	Nintendo Support Site
2996	Item from Code currently not being distributed.
4100	SD Card Data limit reached.
4072	SD Card may not be inserted.
4074	Could not access SD Card.
4075	SD Card Software-Management is Corrupted.
4077	Download not started/aborted due to insufficient space on the SD Card.
4079	Unable to access the SD Card.
4998	Local Content is newer. Unknown what causes this.
6106	AM error in NIM. Likely a bad ticket.
8001	Authentication Failed.
8002	Service Expired.
8101	Save Data unusable due to Downloadable Content missing.
8102	Not enough Free Space to complete Process.
8111	Downloadable Content corrupted.
8201	eShop restricted by Parental Controls.
8301	3DS User Agreement has to be accepted.
8401	Corrupted update data. Delete it and reinstall.
9001	Download was stopped due to low battery.
9002	Invalid Number.
9003	Invalid Password.
011 - eShop Site
24xx	Server returned a 4xx HTTP error.	Server Status and Maintenance
25xx	Server returned a 5xx HTTP error.	Server Status and Maintenance
3010	Server timed out due to inactivity.
3021	eShop title not found (wrong region or non-existent).
3136	eShop currently unavailable. Try again later.
5998	eShop is currently under maintenance.	Nintendo Support Page
6901	Console permanently banned (displayed in Japanese).
012 - Browser Errors
1004	SSL Connection Failed.
1511	Certificate Warning.
014 - Data Transfer Errors
0013	System Transfer failed due to invalid language setting.
0016	The consoles have the same movable.sed. Format the target console and try again.
0062	Error during System Transfer occurred, move closer to the router and try again.	Nintendo Support Page
022 - More Account Errors
1021	No NNID linked to System.
1022	NNID is linked to System.
2452	Tried to access the eShop with UNITINFO patch enabled. Turn it off in Luma's options.
2501	NNID is already linked to another system. Could be caused by a System Transfer (which transfers all associated NNID's, whether linked or not), restoring the Source System's NAND, and then attempting to use applications that require an NNID.
2502	The NNID can't be used because it does not match the region setting of the system.
2503	Network Service Agreement not yet accepted.
2511	System Update required (displayed by Miiverse).
2512	Software update required to use Online Services.
2571	NNID already in use.
2572	NNID contains text that can't be used.
2573	Password can't be used.
2574	Nickname can't be used.
2575	Incorrect e-mail address.
2576	NNID can't be used.
2577	Password can't be identical to NNID.
2578	Entry contains characters that can't be used.
2579	Two or more punctuation characters can't be used in your NNID.
2580	You can't use punctuation as first or last character of your NNID.
2581	You can't use more than six numbers in your NNID.
2582	Your Entry contains characters that cannot be used.
2583	Your Password must contain characters from at least two of the following categories: letters, numbers and punctuation.
2584	You can't use the same character three or more times consecutively.
2585	The e-mail address you entered can't be used.
2586	The domain name of the e-mail address you entered may be incorrect.
2587	The NNID you entered already exists.
2591	NNID is already linked to another system. Could be caused by a System Transfer (which transfers all associated NNID's, whether linked or not), restoring the Source System's NAND, and then attempting to use applications that require an NNID.
2592	NNID Link limit reached.
2593	NNID cannot be used because it has not yet been confirmed by a parent/guardian.
2594	Parental Controls restrictions must be set up first.
2595	You have not registered a Mii.
2611	Incorrect password.
2612	Incorrect e-mail address.
2613	Entered Information is incorrect.
2613	Incorrect email or password when attempting to link an existing NNID. Can also happen if the NNID is already linked to a system, or when attempting to download a title from the eShop without having a linked NNID on the console.
2631	The NNID you are trying to use has been deleted or can't be used for a system transfer. A transferable NNID will only work on the target system.	Nintendo Support Page
2632	NNID has been changed.
2633	The NNID has been temporarily locked due to too many password attempts. Try again later.
2634	The NNID is not correctly linked to the system. To fix this follow these steps and afterwards reboot and sign into the NNID again.	Said Steps
2643	Session expired.
2662	You can't perform this operation several times in a row.
2672	Use of Credit Card has been stopped.
2673	Credit Card cannot be used.
2674	Check Credit Card Number and enter it again.
2675	Check Credit Card expiration date and enter it again.
2676	Check Credit Card PIN and enter it again.
2677	Entered Information is not correct.
2679	Credit Card is expired.
2801	Online Services cannot be used.
2802	NNID cannot be used.
2803	Online Services cannot be used.
2812	Console has been permanently banned by Nintendo for playing Pokémon Sun & Moon online before the release date.
2815	Console has been permanently banned from accessing Miiverse by Nintendo.
2881	Server is undergoing maintenance.
2882	Online Service discontinued.
2884	Online Service not available in your country of residence.
2911	Online Interaction has been restricted by Parental Controls.
5363	NNID settings failed to load due to an invalid language setting.
5515	Network timeout.
5531	Cannot connect to account servers.	Server Status and Maintenance
026 - Account/eShop?
24xx	Server returned a 4xx HTTP error.	Server Status and Maintenance
25xx	Server returned a 5xx HTTP error.	Server Status and Maintenance
3221	Failed to unlink NNID during formatting, try again.
3278	eShop gift cards cannot be used on the 3DS eShop. Add funds through the website or Nintendo Switch.
032 - More Browser Errors
1035	Unable to display page.
1208	Adress not supported.	Nintendo Support Page
1820	The Internet Browser cannot confirm the security of the website. Note that the 3DS Internet Browser is fairly old and does not contain certificates for certain issuers, namely Let's Encrypt, so it may show this issue for some websites that work fine on a modern device.
090 - In-Game Specific Errors
0212	The game is permanently banned from Pokémon Global Link for using altered or illegal save data.