# whatsapp_number_missing

> The whatsapp_number_missing Problem Details code: Connect the business WhatsApp number before managing templates.

Source: https://docs.nexafone.so/v1/errors/whatsapp_number_missing/

| | |
| --- | --- |
| HTTP status | `409` |
| Area | Messaging and templates |
| Problem `type` | `https://docs.nexafone.so/errors/whatsapp_number_missing` |

## What the `detail` says

The `detail` explains the occurrence; it can read, for example:

- Connect the business WhatsApp number before managing templates.
- Connect the business WhatsApp number before sending messages.

## Handling it

The current state does not allow this; read it again before retrying.

## Example

```json
{
  "type": "https://docs.nexafone.so/errors/whatsapp_number_missing",
  "title": "Conflict",
  "status": 409,
  "code": "whatsapp_number_missing",
  "detail": "Connect the business WhatsApp number before managing templates.",
  "requestId": "01J9Z8Q4TQ3W6M5V2X7Y8Z9A0B"
}
```

Match on `code`, never on `detail`: the wording may change. See [Problem Details](/v1/errors/).