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Meta WhatsApp Error Code 132001 (WABA Template Does Not Exist) — Name, Language or Version Not Found — Fix

## Overview Error code #132001 — "Template Does Not Exist". The template name, language, or version wasn't found or isn't approved. This is a configuration issue, not a ChatDaddy bug. ## Why This Ha

Updated Jun 10, 2026

Overview

Error code #132001 — "Template Does Not Exist". The template name, language, or version wasn't found or isn't approved. This is a configuration issue, not a ChatDaddy bug.

Why This Happens

  • A template name typo (names are case-sensitive).
  • The wrong language code was used.
  • The template is pending, rejected, or deleted.

How to Fix

  1. Open WhatsApp Manager and find the template.
  2. Confirm the exact template name (case-sensitive) and language code.
  3. Check the template's approval status — it must be Approved to send.
  4. Correct the name/language in your send and retry.

Suggested Reply

The error you're seeing is Meta error code 132001 — "Template Does Not Exist". The template name or language doesn't match an approved template. 🙂

What to do:

  1. Open WhatsApp Manager and find the template
  2. Check the exact name (it's case-sensitive) and language code
  3. Confirm its status is Approved — not pending, rejected, or deleted

Share the template name and I'll help you confirm it. 😊

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