132018
WhatsApp error 132018 Template values rejected — message not sent
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Short answer
WhatsApp checked the template before sending and found a problem with the values filled into it. The message was not sent because the template, as you filled it in, is not correctly set up.
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2026-08-24
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- Sara Delivered
- Karl Failed 132018Template values rejected — message not sent
How to fix it
- Review the errors to see which values were refused.
- Correct those values so they match what the template expects.
- Send the message again using the corrected template.
Meta's official wording for this code
Description
(#132018) Template validation error. There's an issue with the parameters in your template.
Meta's suggested solution
Review the errors, update the parameters as needed, and resend your message using a correctly configured template.
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What does WhatsApp error 132018 mean?
WhatsApp checked the template before sending and found a problem with the values filled into it. The message was not sent because the template, as you filled it in, is not correctly set up.
Can I just send the message again?
Not before the cause is addressed. Complete the steps above, then send again.
Is this a problem with my account?
You resolve this from your own account settings.
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