How to fix Warzone error 47: Code ‘SPAN’ solution

Warzone error code 47, also called SPAN, is preventing console players from launching the game. Luckily, there’s a simple way to fix error code 47 on PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

Every now and again, Warzone Pacific players have had run-ins with error messages that suddenly pop up and prevent them from enjoying the game, such as error code 48, and Status Savannah error.

One particularly frustrating issue faced by the Warzone community is error code 47 or ‘SPAN.’ This error was present at the launch of Warzone Pacific and continues to plague players during Season 2.

Luckily, there are known ways to get around error code 47, so here’s everything you need to do to get back to playing Warzone.

How to fix Warzone error code 47 or SPAN on Xbox and PlayStation

1. Start your console in safe mode

Warzone error code 47 completely stops console players from launching the game. However, players have reported that starting their console in safe mode allows them to rebuild the missing or corrupted files that cause the issue.

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Unfortunately, this can only be done safely on PlayStation consoles. Here’s how to do it:

1. Turn off your PlayStation
2. Hold the power button until there’s a beeping noise
3. Select the Rebuild Database option once it boots up in safe mode
4. Let the scan complete

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2. Clear console cached data

If you’re an Xbox player or rebuilding the database didn’t work on PlayStation, you should try to clear the cached data on your console. This won’t delete your profile or progress, just the temporary files and data that can become corrupted.

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Here’s how to do it:

PlayStation 4 & 5

1. Fully power down PlayStation (don’t enter rest mode)
2. Unplug the power cord from the back of your PlayStation
3. Wait at least two minutes
4. Plug the power cord back in
5. Turn your PlayStation back in

Xbox consoles

1. Turn off your Xbox console
2. Unplug the power cord from the back of your Xbox
3. Wait at least two minutes
4. Plug the power cord back in
5. Turn your Xbox console back on

Xbox Series X

1. Press the Xbox button in the middle of your controller
2. Scroll to the right to Profile & System
3. Head to Settings
4. Select Devices & Connections
5. Select Blu-Ray
6. Select Persistent Storage
7. Select Clear Persistent Storage

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3. Check for system updates

If these previous solutions haven’t worked, then it’s possible that you’re encountering this error because your console is in need of a system update. So, you’ll need to check if any are available for you to download.

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Here’s how to do it:

PlayStation

1. Go to Settings.
2. Select System Software Update to check for available updates
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the update
4. Wait for it to finish downloading then reset your console

Xbox

1. Press the Home button to open the Dashboard menu.
2. Select Settings and then All Settings.
3. Select System and then go to the Updates tab
4. Choose Update Console 
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the update
6. Wait for it to finish downloading then reset your console

4. Reinstall Warzone

Completely uninstalling and reinstalling Warzone is a last-ditch effort, but might be the only way to get around the frustrating error code 47.

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Although this may take several hours depending on your internet connection, it will remove any corrupted files and install the game with everything as it should be. Hopefully one of these solutions will help you circumvent the frustrating error code 47.

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