Facebook Error Code List
Facebook ads may encounter various errors, and Facebook will provide error codes and messages. This list, based on official Facebook documentation, compiles common errors for easy lookup.1.x.x - General Errors
| Error Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1359036 | Ad quantity reached the limit |
| 1373054 | No call-to-action type can be parsed |
| 1404078 | You are temporarily banned from performing this action |
| 1404080 | The ad cannot be edited; you may not have permission to modify this ad. Try creating a new ad (post deleted or page removed) |
| 1404163 | You are no longer allowed to use Facebook products for promotional purposes. You cannot run ads, manage creative, or create new ad accounts or business accounts |
| 1487694 | Invalid parameter. The selected category is no longer available. Certain behavior-based targeting categories have been deprecated |
| 1752129 | Invalid parameter. Task combination not supported. Use defined task combinations for users in this ad account |
| 1870034 | Custom audience terms not accepted: You must agree to the custom audience terms before creating or editing audiences or ad sets |
| 1870047 | Audience size too low: Removing users would result in a low audience size and under-delivery or non-delivery of ads |
| 1487007 | Cannot edit this ad because the ad set’s schedule has ended. Update the ad set’s schedule and try again |
| 1487033 | The end date for your campaign must be in the future. Choose another end date and try again |
| 1487056 | The ad set has been deleted. You can only edit its name. To edit other fields, duplicate the ad set |
| 1487079 | Cannot duplicate ad set for publishing. Reset age targeting and try publishing again |
| 1487179 | Ad cannot be edited; you may not have permission to modify this ad. Try creating a new ad (post deleted or page removed) |
| 1487442 | Do not use this post to create advanced shopping ads. Other actions are allowed |
| 1487472 | You are using {msg}, which cannot be promoted in an ad. Please choose a different post |
| 1487566 | This campaign has been deleted. You can only edit its name. Duplicate the campaign to edit other fields |
| 1487658 | Pixel not set up with conversion events / Incorrect post type (must include like, comment, share buttons) |
| 1487678 | The operating system of the app you are trying to promote is different from the ad set's location settings |
| 1487831 | Unable to load your product catalog. The catalog may not exist or is inaccessible due to privacy restrictions |
| 1487929 | The object you are trying to promote is ambiguous. You must specify only one object to promote |
| 1487990 | Too many archived ad sets in this account. Delete some to archive more sets |
| 1815010 | Ad cannot be edited; you may not have permission to modify this ad. Try creating a new ad (post deleted or page removed) |
| 1815014 | The page has been unpublished |
| 1815017 | To use dynamic creative, you must select a product set at the ad set level |
| 1815199 | Ad account lacks access to this Instagram account. Use an authorized Instagram account or assign the ad account to it |
| 1815479 | Clear cache and recreate the ad to publish |
| 1815629 | All creative asset values must be unique. Check your values |
| 1815694 | User lacks permission to perform this action |
| 1815839 | Ad review paused; action required to enable ad set. Re-authorize and re-check the ad before publishing |
| 1870088 | Network targeting will be deprecated. Remove relationship network from your campaign before publishing |
| 1870090 | To create or edit audiences or ad sets, agree to the Custom Audience Terms |
| 1870092 | To create or edit audiences or ad sets, agree to Meta Business Tools Terms |
| 1870165 | Some targeting options are no longer available for ads aimed at users under specific age thresholds (18 in some countries). Adjust audience or remove non-age-related targeting |
| 1870194 | Location error: Select "Users living in or recently in the area" |
| 1870199 | All location targeting now covers users living in or recently in the selected region. Remove all location_type values |
| 1885029 | Page inconsistency: Switch from website to messaging app and back to refresh settings |
| 1885088 | This ad has been archived and cannot be edited. Only the name can be edited. Duplicate it to edit other fields |
| 1885097 | Inconsistent type: Reset the Ads Manager tool and reduce the number of copied ads |
| 1885183 | The app used to create the ad creative is in development mode. It must be in public mode to create this ad |
| 1885204 | You must set the bid to automatic for the selected optimization goal. Remove any billing or bid information, or change the optimization goal |
| 1885260 | The ad contains content prohibited by security systems |
| 1885272 | Budget is too low |
| 1885557 | The ad is promoting an unavailable post. The post may have been deleted, unpublished, or you may not have permission to view or promote it |
| 1885650 | Your budget is too low. Ensure that the minimum budget reflects any costs when updating (may take up to 15 minutes) |
2.x.x - Field and Parameter Issues
| Error Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 2061005 | Field too long: Field length cannot exceed 255 characters |
| 2238055 | Cannot pass both instagram_user_id and instagram_actor_id or instagram_story_id and source_instagram_media_id in creative parameters |
| 2446149 | The creative info library contains an invalid number of targeting rules: should be 1 rule for DESKTOP_FEED_STANDARD format |
| 2446173 | The targeting rule with name {label} does not refer to any asset tag. Remove all creative assets to fix this issue |
| 2446289 | The post type selected for the ad is unavailable. The post may have been deleted, or you may not have permission to view it |
| 2446347 | Ads for existing posts must set use_existing_post to true. This is part of a POST request and cannot be done through the UI |
| 2446383 | Your ad requires a URL for the external website. Select a call-to-action and enter the URL in the creative section |
| 2446386 | Image not found: The image selected is unavailable. It may have been deleted, or you may not have permission to use it |
| 2446391 | Incomplete ad: Check the settings and try re-publishing after making minor changes |
| 2446394 | Some of the detailed targeting options in your ad set are no longer available or not allowed for specific audience exclusions. Remove or confirm changes to re-enable targeting |
| 2446446 | Audience deleted: Choose a new audience or create a new ad |
| 2446509 | The target placement type for the campaign is invalid |
| 2446580 | When specifying interactive_components_spec, you cannot also specify components and child_attachments fields |
| 2446712 | Dynamic experience ads do not support series products |
| 2446867 | You have reached the cap for advanced shopping campaigns in the following countries/regions ({campaigns_per_country_cap} campaigns): {country_names}. Use standard conversion campaigns to create more |
| 2446880 | The WhatsApp number associated with your Facebook or Instagram page has been unlinked. Re-link it to proceed with this ad |
| 2490042 | Domain inconsistency: The landing page may be redirecting to a different domain. Check for technical issues |
| 2490085 | New API version no longer supports 191x100 crop key. Recommended crop key: 100x100 |
| 2490155 | The post associated with your ad is unavailable. It may have been removed, or you may lack permission to view the post |
| 2490372 | You must select a store location to continue |
| 2490427 | Your ad was rejected in the last review. To enable it, update the ad and create a new version |
| 2490468 | Ad review rejected: The ad has been disabled due to rejection. Update it and create a new ad to enable it |
| 2643028 | Network issue |
| 2643036 | Network issue |
| 2643059 | Network issue |
| 2643078 | Ad processing permission issue: You lack the necessary permissions for some content in this ad. Obtain the appropriate permissions and try again |
| 2643095 | Ad processing error: We cannot process your request. Try re-publishing manually or check the pixel for issues |
| 2708008 | You are not authorized to run social issues, elections, or political ads. Use an authorized ad account or complete the identity verification process https://www.facebook.com/id |
| 2859015 |
3.x.x - Permissions and Privacy Errors
| Error Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 3253001 | Ad quantity reached the limit |
| 3686001 | Ad cannot be edited; you may not have permission to modify this ad. Try creating a new ad (post deleted or page removed) |
| 3843003 | Privacy setting check failed: Certain privacy settings for your ad content prevent it from being delivered |
| 3843013 | EPD ad targeting issue: Do not include Europe and Japan in your targeting region to avoid issues with ePD ads |
| 3843022 | Domain blacklisted |
| 3858008 | Verification needed: Enter a verification code to approve this ad |
| 3858013 | Your ad account must be linked to a verified phone number |
| 3858064 | Some options in this campaign are no longer available for certain age groups (under 18 globally, 20 in Thailand, or 21 in Indonesia). Adjust audience age or remove non-age-related targeting |
| 3858082 | This creative qualifies for standard beautification but lacks enroll_status. Select whether to enable standard beautification |
| 3858127 | Modify the beneficiary information, then reset the Ads Manager tool |
| 3858152 | The ad set must publish beneficiary and payer information. Check and add this information before publishing |
| 3910001 | We encountered an issue with your account. Please try again later |
4.x.x - Permission Errors
| Error Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 4134001 | Insufficient permissions |