WhatsApp Error 131049: Message not delivered (Meta decision)

What this means#

Meta chose not to deliver this message to help maintain a healthy messaging ecosystem.

Why it happens#

• Delivery throttled based on engagement/quality signals for this recipient pattern.

How to resolve it#

Avoid immediate retries; space out repeated attempts over increasing intervals.

Learn more#

See Meta's official reference for WhatsApp error code 131049.

Still stuck?#

If the error persists after trying the steps above, note the exact error code (131049) and reach out to support with the message details — the code tells us exactly what WhatsApp rejected.