Delivery and errors

How do I fix a "template mismatch" error?

Updated 25 October 2026 · 1 min read

Quick answer

A template mismatch means the message you sent does not match the DLT template exactly, so the operator blocks it, even if the template is approved.

Common causes

  • Extra or missing spaces, especially double spaces
  • A changed word, punctuation mark or capital letter in the fixed text
  • Different line breaks from the registered template
  • A {#var#} value longer than about 30 characters
  • Sending with a template ID that belongs to a different template or header

How to fix it

  1. Copy the approved template text exactly from your DLT portal.
  2. Replace only the {#var#} parts with your values.
  3. Paste the template and your real message into the Match a test message box in our DLT template checker. It shows whether they match and where they differ.
  4. Make sure you are sending with the correct template ID.
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