Meta WhatsApp Error Code 132005 (WABA Template Hydrated Text Too Long) — Message Exceeds Character Limit — Fix
Error code #132005 — "Template Hydrated Text Too Long". After inserting your variables, the final message text exceeds the character limit. This is a…
Updated Jun 10, 2026
Overview
Error code #132005 — "Template Hydrated Text Too Long". After inserting your variables, the final message text exceeds the character limit. This is a content-length issue.
Why This Happens
- The template body plus variable values exceeds 1,024 characters.
How to Fix
- Shorten the template's static text, or
- Limit the length of the variable content you pass in.
- If needed, edit the template in WhatsApp Manager and resubmit.
Suggested Reply
The error you're seeing is Meta error code 132005 — once your variables are filled in, the message goes over WhatsApp's 1,024-character limit. 🙂
What to do:
- Shorten the template's fixed text, or
- Keep the variable values shorter
- If needed, edit the template and resubmit it
I can help you trim it down to fit. 😊
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