If your downloads are failing in SABnzbd with an error code of 221, this may be caused by SABnzbd's Check Before Download feature, which attempts to check the files for completion before downloading them.
SAB is no longer recommending using this feature, and they instead recommend using "Abort if job cannot be completed" for similar purposes. This is the default configuration on new installs of SABnzbd.
To disable Check Before Download, use the steps below:
- Select the Settings icon at the top-right of SABnzbd
- Select Switches at the top
- Enable Advanced settings at the top-right
- Disable Check Before Download
If you need any further assistance, please contact our 24/7 Customer Success Team, who would be glad to assist.