(Code 1016) Problem Initializing the party state

I’ve tried numerous times to log into my Diablo 3 account. Each time, I get the same message “There was a problem initializing the Party State. If this problem persists, please log out and log back in. (Code 1016)”

I am not entirely sure what Code 1016 means. I’ve googled it and checked numerous Blizz posts but nothing concrete. I read the closed thread that has a similar title to this one here, and everyone said they are getting the same error message but theirs shows (Code 45) so…I’m not entirely sure what the Codes are for and how they are identified. But what I do know, is that I am really wanting to play D3 because Shadowlands is absolutely crap, and I have no desire to continue paying for WoW at this point. So please fix this problem with Diablo 3. There was a blue post on the thread that is now closed, stating on October 6th that the issue should be resolved and yet here we are November 28th and I’ve been having problems for over a month. . .What’s going on here and why is this not being addressed properly? So far I’ve seen 3 blue posts and a total of 9 threads. All threads closed, with the final comment being a blue post telling the public that they are closing the thread, and ask that anyone experiencing the problem again to open a new thread…how does closing 1 and opening another do anything to help anyone? Sounds like a cover-up.

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Error code 1016 is internet disconnect. NO explanation as to why. LOT"S of info online to try. I’ve done it all. even refreshed windows. uninstalled drivers. pulled on cords. hour with Spectrum checking modem / eero / router… uninstalled Chrome. Used system monitor. changed tcp/ip / network settings. Even googled how to disable Xbox game bar / tree
NO help. I’m clueless as to the issue, EXCEPT. MY wife, plays with me. She does NOT experience the same issues, at the same time, on the same internet. But, it did ‘start’ earlier on my system. I believe, it’s an ‘update’ season 22 patch issue. Lost 3 hero’s on PTR as it would kick me and I’d lose the items and hero. Till, I stopped playing ptr. Good luck Merry Christmas. GOD bless us all.