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GTA Online: 27 error codes explained by Rockstar Games, including Transaction failed because inventory or price data is invalid, Rockstar Games Online Services are unavailable right now, The GTA Online session is having trouble syncing important catalogue data with the server, code 134, ERR_GFX_D3D_INIT and ERR_GFX_STATE. Each line gives what Rockstar Games says the code means, what it says to do, and a link to its page.
| Code | What it means | What Rockstar Games says to do | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
Transaction failed because inventory or price data is invalid |
Shown when buying in-game items fails; the message asks you to reboot the game to refresh the catalog. | Verify your game files in your launcher and temporarily disable antivirus or firewall. | Official page updated 31 May 2024 |
Rockstar Games Online Services are unavailable right now |
Caused either by an outage of Rockstar Games servers or by a problem with your network connection. | Check your internet connection and the Rockstar Games Service Status page for outages or maintenance. | Official page updated 18 Jul 2024 |
The GTA Online session is having trouble syncing important catalogue data with the server |
Occurs during maintenance or a temporary outage of Rockstar Games Services. | Check the GTA Online Server Status page to see when online services are back up. | Official page updated 7 Jan 2025 |
code 134 |
"Rockstar Game Services are unavailable and offline play could not be verified"; usually means your GTAV version is out of date after a recent update. | Update the game and verify game file integrity through your launcher. | Official page updated 12 Apr 2024 |
ERR_GFX_D3D_INIT |
Initialization failure caused by an outdated version of DirectX, Windows or the GPU driver. | Update Windows, DirectX and your graphics drivers. | Official page updated 23 Jun 2025 |
ERR_GFX_STATE |
GTAV on PC crashes at launch with this graphics error. | Update your video card drivers, or revert to an older driver if already on the latest. | Official page updated 27 Jun 2025 |
D3DERR_DEVICELOST |
Usually caused by a graphics driver problem, such as a DirectX 3D or display driver conflict. | Update or clean-install the drivers for your graphics card. | Official page updated 26 Apr 2024 |
0xc000007b |
Windows application error typically tied to an incomplete Rockstar Games Launcher install caused by security conflicts with Windows. | Disable 'Force randomization for images (Mandatory ASLR)' for the program in Windows Exploit protection settings. | Official page updated 29 Nov 2024 |
Code 1 |
Rockstar Games has failed to start because of an incomplete installation (Rockstar Games Launcher). | Close Rockstar titles and the launcher, then restart the launcher and let updates apply. | Official page updated 16 Dec 2024 |
Code: 164 |
Your Xbox account does not match the account signed in to the Microsoft Store or to your PC (Xbox app version). | Close GTAV, open the Xbox app and select 'Fix now' on the error banner. | Official page updated 17 Apr 2025 |
Code: 152 |
Failed to verify Epic Games ownership of GTAV Enhanced, caused by connection errors between the Rockstar Games Launcher and Epic servers. | Sign out of and back into the Rockstar Games Launcher. | Official page updated 18 Jul 2025 |
CE-34878-0 |
Crash on PS4 that affected players with more than 100 PSN friends; Rockstar says it has been resolved. | If it still happens, follow Sony's support page and contact PlayStation Support. | Official page updated 28 Apr 2024 |
Code 202 |
The Rockstar Update Service is unavailable, most likely a communication issue between Rockstar update servers and your ISP. | Change the DNS servers for your internet connection. | Official page updated 18 Sep 2025 |
Error 203 |
Listed with losing connection when downloading GTAV title updates on PC; no cause given. | Delete or rename the Social Club folder in Documents and restart the game so its files download again. | Official page updated 27 Aug 2025 |
Error 216 |
Listed with losing connection when downloading GTAV title updates on PC; no cause given. | Delete or rename the Social Club folder in Documents and restart the game so its files download again. | Official page updated 27 Aug 2025 |
1000.50 |
Rockstar Games Launcher error when starting GTAV on Steam, caused by a communication error with Steam. | Restart your PC and router, then verify the game files in Steam. | Official page updated 28 Apr 2024 |
RADAR_PRE_LEAK_64 |
Windows entry seen when GTA Online crashes; can indicate problems with your system's hardware configuration. | Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool (mdsched). | Official page updated 26 Jul 2024 |
Strict NAT Type |
A Strict NAT lets your PC communicate only in very limited ways with other players. | Use an Open or Moderate NAT type. | Official page updated 23 Jan 2026 |
BattlEye is required to play GTA Online |
Appears when BattlEye is disabled on PC or when launching GTA Online on a Steam Deck. | Follow the restart prompt, or enable BattlEye in the Rockstar Games Launcher settings. | Official page updated 20 Sep 2024 |
You were kicked from the session by BattlEye |
Can be caused by software conflicts with BattlEye, system performance issues, network latency or anti-cheat detection. | Use Rockstar's BattlEye troubleshooting article and the BattlEye support FAQ. | Official page updated 27 May 2025 |
Failed to initialize BattlEye Service: Driver Load Error (1072) |
Something on your system is preventing BattlEye from installing or starting (GTA Online or Red Dead Online). | Add the BattlEye folder to your antivirus exceptions. | Official page updated 18 Jul 2025 |
Activation requires an internet connection, and you are currently in offline mode |
Occurs if you are offline during activation or the Rockstar Games Launcher conflicts with antivirus or firewall. | Add the Rockstar Games Launcher as an exception in your antivirus software. | Official page updated 26 Jul 2024 |
The GTA Online profile associated with this Rockstar Games account is not eligible for migration at this time |
Profile can't migrate, e.g. it is banned or suspended, already migrated, has illegitimate progress, or has too little progress. | Fixed, according to patch notes. | Official page updated 4 Oct 2024 |
Failed to initialize critical data |
GTAV on PC fails to launch with this error. | Do a clean install of the Rockstar Games Launcher. | Official page updated 29 Apr 2024 |
Failed zlib call |
Most likely caused by corrupt installation files. | Reinstall or repair the game files via your platform (clean launcher reinstall for the Rockstar Games Launcher). | Official page updated 7 Jan 2025 |
Failed to initialize audio hardware |
GTAV Enhanced finds a problem with your audio device setup. | Check that your sound device is supported, update audio drivers, and match the speaker configuration to your hardware. | Official page updated 8 Apr 2025 |
Unable to access Rockstar servers |
Shown when GTAV is started in Steam Offline Mode; Story Mode supports it, but Steam may need a restart first. | Restart the Steam client after entering Offline Mode. | Official page updated 7 Apr 2024 |
Quick answers
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What is GTA Online error Transaction failed because inventory or price data is invalid?
Shown when buying in-game items fails; the message asks you to reboot the game to refresh the catalog. Rockstar Games says: Verify your game files in your launcher and temporarily disable antivirus or firewall.
What is GTA Online error Rockstar Games Online Services are unavailable right now?
Caused either by an outage of Rockstar Games servers or by a problem with your network connection. Rockstar Games says: Check your internet connection and the Rockstar Games Service Status page for outages or maintenance.
What is GTA Online error The GTA Online session is having trouble syncing important catalogue data with the server?
Occurs during maintenance or a temporary outage of Rockstar Games Services. Rockstar Games says: Check the GTA Online Server Status page to see when online services are back up.
What is GTA Online error code 134?
"Rockstar Game Services are unavailable and offline play could not be verified"; usually means your GTAV version is out of date after a recent update. Rockstar Games says: Update the game and verify game file integrity through your launcher.
What is GTA Online error ERR_GFX_D3D_INIT?
Initialization failure caused by an outdated version of DirectX, Windows or the GPU driver. Rockstar Games says: Update Windows, DirectX and your graphics drivers.
What is GTA Online error ERR_GFX_STATE?
GTAV on PC crashes at launch with this graphics error. Rockstar Games says: Update your video card drivers, or revert to an older driver if already on the latest.
What is GTA Online error D3DERR_DEVICELOST?
Usually caused by a graphics driver problem, such as a DirectX 3D or display driver conflict. Rockstar Games says: Update or clean-install the drivers for your graphics card.
What is GTA Online error 0xc000007b?
Windows application error typically tied to an incomplete Rockstar Games Launcher install caused by security conflicts with Windows. Rockstar Games says: Disable 'Force randomization for images (Mandatory ASLR)' for the program in Windows Exploit protection settings.
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