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title: What Do the Different Statuses in Delivery Reports Mean?
description: "**SMSGatewayCenter** provides detailed statuses in Delivery Reports to help you understand the delivery outcome of your **[bulk SMS](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com)** messages. These statuses are categorized into two main types: **Status** and **Reason**, along with specific error codes for failed deliveries. Here’s what…"
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updated: "2025-03-04"
category: Reports
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# What Do the Different Statuses in Delivery Reports Mean?

**SMSGatewayCenter** provides detailed statuses in Delivery Reports to help you understand the delivery outcome of your **[bulk SMS](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com)** messages. These statuses are categorized into two main types: **Status** and **Reason**, along with specific error codes for failed deliveries. Here’s what they mean:

- **Status**:

  - **Success (Delivered)**: The message was successfully delivered to the recipient’s handset.
  - **Failed**: The message delivery failed for one or more reasons, detailed in the "Reason" or error code.
- **Reason**:

  - **Submitted**: The message has been submitted to the operator, and we are awaiting the actual delivery status.
  - **Pending**: The message is still being processed within our system, undergoing validation before being sent to the operator.
  - **Delivered**: The message was successfully delivered to the recipient’s device.
  - **Failed Errors**: For failed deliveries, specific error codes are provided, which you can map to understand the issue. Common reasons include:

    - **DND**: The recipient’s number is on the Do Not Disturb list.
    - **Inbox Full**: The recipient’s inbox is full.
    - **Network Error**: A connectivity issue with the operator’s network.
    - **Out of Coverage Area**: The recipient’s device is outside network coverage.
    - **Template Mismatch**: The message template doesn’t match DLT (Distributed Ledger Technology) requirements.
    - **Unknown Number**: The recipient’s number is invalid or unrecognized.
    - **Absent Subscriber**: The recipient’s device is unreachable or turned off.

You can view a complete list of delivery error codes and their meanings in our **[Delivery Error Codes Reference](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/developer-api/get-delivery-error-code-list/).**

These statuses and reasons help you troubleshoot issues and ensure reliable message delivery.

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