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# Why Is the Countdown Timer in OSM Static?

> OSM countdown timer not working? This issue occurs when invalid characters are used during campaign configuration. Learn how to fix it in MoEngage.

## Problem

The countdown timer in the OSM campaign is static and not working properly.

![421.png](https://mintcdn.com/moengage/60BzFdXTJDO5dnCb/images/moengage_3710f7.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=60BzFdXTJDO5dnCb\&q=85\&s=8b7b78afb8498bbbe0213589f9874b56)

## Cause

This issue occurs during campaign configuration when an invalid character is used to set the timer countdown.

![](https://mintcdn.com/moengage/2FjM3dGfEH1CYo8k/images/moengage_599858.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=2FjM3dGfEH1CYo8k\&q=85\&s=fef113d37482b01704fb4b74344c3349)


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