Meta WhatsApp Error Code 131045 (WABA Incorrect Certificate) — Phone Registration Error / Certificate Invalid — Fix

Overview

Error code #131045 — "Incorrect Certificate". A phone number registration error — the certificate is missing or invalid. This is a registration setup issue.

Why This Happens

• The phone number is not properly registered with the WhatsApp Business Platform.

How to Fix

1. Re-register the phone number on the WhatsApp Business Platform.
2. Ensure the certificate is correctly applied during registration.
3. Verify the number shows as active in WhatsApp Manager, then retry.

Suggested Reply

The error you're seeing is Meta error code 131045 — "Incorrect Certificate". It means the phone number isn't properly registered, or its certificate is invalid. 🙂

What to do:

1. Re-register the phone number on the WhatsApp Business Platform
2. Make sure the certificate is applied correctly during setup
3. Confirm the number is active in WhatsApp Manager, then retry

I can guide you through re-registering it if you'd like! 😊