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"WhatsApp Message Undeliverable" Error Common causes behind the "Message Undeliverable" error and how to resolve them Why This Happens When a WhatsApp…

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"WhatsApp Message Undeliverable" Error

Common causes behind the "Message Undeliverable" error and how to resolve them

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Fields in this part of the guide Android: 2.21.15.15SMBA: 2.21.15.15SMBI: 2.21.170.4KaiOS: 2.2130.10Web: 2.2132.6
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All 6 steps in this procedure
  1. Android: 2.21.15.15
  2. SMBA: 2.21.15.15
  3. iOS: 2.21.170.4
  4. SMBI: 2.21.170.4
  5. KaiOS: 2.2130.10
  6. Web: 2.2132.6

Why This Happens

When a WhatsApp message fails with the reason Message Undeliverable, it's typically due to one of the following:

1Phone number doesn't have WhatsApp. If you receive a message undelivered error while sending a WhatsApp message, first check whether the contact number has WhatsApp activated. You can use a tool like this WhatsApp checker to verify.

2

Marketing template limit.

Short explanation: The user has reached the maximum number of marketing templates allowed in a certain period.

Long explanation: To create high-quality user experiences and maximize marketing template message engagement, Meta may limit the number of marketing template messages a person receives from any business in a given period of time, starting with a small number of conversations that are less likely to be read. This limit is based on the number of marketing template messages a person has already received from any business, and is not related to your business specifically.

3Recipient has not accepted WhatsApp's latest Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

4

Recipient is using an old WhatsApp version. They must be on the following version or greater:

  • Android: 2.21.15.15
  • SMBA: 2.21.15.15
  • iOS: 2.21.170.4
  • SMBI: 2.21.170.4
  • KaiOS: 2.2130.10
  • Web: 2.2132.6

5The customer may have blocked the business phone number.


Solutions

  • Create and send a utility template, as there is no limit on utility templates.
  • Ask the customer to initiate a conversation by sending a message.

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