# Error composing dividend transaction via API: \['zero dividend']

If you see this error in Freewallet, it usually denotes a specific situation when using the Dividend function.

The error shows as this popup:

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This <mark style="color:yellow;">indicates that no users will be paid dividends using this transaction</mark>, so the Counterparty protocol does not let you generate the transaction (and in this situation, Freewallet as well).

* This error can have something to do with a protocol issue regarding [an asset that was previously reset](https://github.com/CounterpartyXCP/counterparty-core/issues/1243) (when using the very specific [Reset Feature](../freewallet-functions/resetting-your-token-issuance)) and should be fixed in an upcoming Counterparty release.
* It has also been reported <mark style="color:yellow;">when trying to send an asset which is divisible</mark> (less than 1 total supply).
* The <mark style="color:yellow;">work-around for this error would be to use a MPMA (Multisend) to distribute your dividends</mark> instead of [using the dividend function](../freewallet-functions/paying-dividends-to-token-holders).
