SMTP Error Encyclopedia · Entry 075

Yahoo TS04 temporary deferral

Yahoo/AOL · Complaints · 421 4.7.0

Exact response pattern421 4.7.0 [TS04] Messages temporarily deferred due to user complaints
TemporaryYahoo/AOLComplaints

What it means

Yahoo indicates complaint or negative-user feedback pressure.

Likely causes

  • High spam complaint rate.
  • Poor consent or targeting.

Recommended response

  1. Stop the affected source/campaign.
  2. Review complaint loop data.
  3. Remove problematic acquisition sources.
  4. Restart only after corrective action.
Operational rule: Preserve the complete SMTP response, remote hostname, sending IP, envelope sender and timestamp. Never diagnose from the three-digit code alone.

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