Meta WhatsApp Error Code 131037 (WABA Display Name Approval Required) — Business Name Not Approved — Fix

Overview

Error code #131037 — "Display Name Approval Required". A 555 business phone number needs an approved display name before it can send. This is a setup step, not a ChatDaddy bug.

Why This Happens

• The display name has not been submitted, or it's not yet approved by Meta.

How to Fix

1. Open WhatsApp Manager and go to your phone number settings.
2. Submit a display name for approval (it must meet Meta's display name guidelines).
3. Wait for Meta to approve it, then retry sending.

Suggested Reply

The error you're seeing is Meta error code 131037 — your business phone number needs an approved display name before it can send messages. 🙂

What to do:

1. Open WhatsApp Manager and go to your phone number settings
2. Submit a display name for approval (it must follow Meta's display name guidelines)
3. Once Meta approves it, sending will work

Happy to help you submit it correctly so it passes the first time! 😊