Question
Why am I receiving error code 1020: Invalid Parameters when sending a WhatsApp outbound message with named variables?
Applies To
- Messages API
Answer
When using Named Variables, you will need to use a custom object. You’ll need to define the parameter_name if using named parameters on the template.
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