Correct Exchange Mapping in VeighNa to Resolve IB Security Definition Errors
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Introduction
In the intricate world of algorithmic trading, seamless integration between trading platforms and broker APIs is paramount.
One common issue when interfacing with Interactive Brokers (IB) API is encountering the error:
ERROR:root:Error - ReqId: 1, Code: 200, Message: No security definition has been found for the request
This error typically arises due to incorrect exchange mapping, preventing Interactive Brokers (IB) from recognizing the requested security. This article delves into the importance of accurate exchange mapping within the VeighNa trading platform, provides a detailed overview of IB's symbol rules, explains the updatePortfolio method, and offers guidance on implementing correct mappings to avoid such errors.