DLR Error Code 3 Absent Subscriber Permanent DLR Error Code 3 Absent Subscriber Permanent

DLR Error Code 3 Absent Subscriber Permanent

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Question

What does delivery receipt error code 3 refer to when sending outbound SMS?

Applies To

  • Outbound SMS
  • Error Code 3
  • Delivery Receipts (DLRs)

Answer

Error code 3 Absent Subscriber Permanent is a permanent error and as such messages should not be retried. It refers to messages sent to numbers that are no longer active, and should be removed from client data base.