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# 30016: 'To' and 'From' channel types are incompatible

Log Level: ERROR

## Description

The To or From attributes have channel prefixes what are incompatible

### Possible causes

* Attempt to send a message to one channel but use 'From' address for another channel

### Possible solutions

* Check the To and From attributes channel prefixes