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# 37008: WhatsApp Voice: Outbound call fails due to invalid from number

Log Type: APPLICATION

Log Level: ERROR

## Description

The business-initiated WhatsApp call failed because the specified "From" number (or caller ID) is invalid. The "From" number (or caller ID) must be a registered WhatsApp Sender on the account making the call.

### Possible causes

* The "From" number (or caller ID) is not a registered WhatsApp Sender for your account.
* An incorrect value was used in the "From" number (or caller ID).

### Possible solutions

* Verify that the "From" number (or caller ID) you specified matches a valid WhatsApp Sender registered to your account.
* Ensure the value of the "From" (or caller ID) uses the correct format: It must start with "whatsapp:", followed by the registered WhatsApp Sender in the E.164 format (e.g., "whatsapp:+14155551234").