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That error (“There was an error in handling the request”) is usually associated with either 1) a missing Reforged game license, or 2) a missing Classic game key.

If you have not purchased Reforged and are trying to play the Classic mode only, you need to have an original RoC game key linked to your Battlenet account. (A TFT game key will not work.)

See here for instructions on how to link keys:

PSA - Linking Classic Game Keys to Your Battlenet Account

I’ve seen several of these so it may be helpful to make a post on it. Some people who have not purchased Warcraft 3: Reforged are finding that with the update, they can’t get into the game at all, not even to play Classic mode. In order to play Classic without buying Reforged, one has to own the original Warcraft 3. Meaning, you must prove to Battlenet that you indeed do own the original WC3. And that is done by linking your Reign of Chaos* game key to your Battlenet account. To do that, go …