LISTSERV / Error Record

Objective

  • To identify errors in LISTSERV and provide corresponding causes and resolutions

User

  • Miami University LISTSERV List Owner
  • Miami University LISTSERV List Subscriber

Environment

  • 10283: LISTSERV

Error + Resolution

Error Message
  The distribution of your message dated <date> with subject <subject> has been postponed because the <listname> list is held. No action is required from you. Your message will be reprocessed automatically once the list owner releases the list
Affected User / Client Office / Action LISTSERV list owner of subscriber receives this message when attempting to send a message
Cause LISTSERV list owner has placed a hold on the list
Applied Resolution LISTSERV list owner of the list receiving the error:
  • Send an email to listserv@listserv.miamioh.edu with the command: 
    FREE <listname> (replace <listname> with the name of the list) in the body of the email
  • If you are unable to send messages after sending this command, contact IT Help by phone at 513-529-7900 or by live chat session at MiamiOH.edu/ITChat for assistance
    • Provide the following information:
      • Listname of the list receiving the error
      • Error message you received
Associated Procedure  
   
 
 
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