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title: What does TEMPLATE_CHECK_FAILED (Template Mismatch) mean?
description: "Your message **does not match an approved template** where one is required - for example the content or variables differ from the registered template, or the wrong template was used. The message was not sent. **What you can do:** Use the exact approved…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/what-does-template_check_failed-template-mismatch-mean/"
updated: "2026-05-09"
category: "Bulk SMS / Errors & Error Codes"
---

# What does TEMPLATE_CHECK_FAILED (Template Mismatch) mean?

Your message **does not match an approved template** where one is required - for example the content or variables differ from the registered template, or the wrong template was used. The message was not sent.

**What you can do:** Use the exact approved template and variable format for your region (e.g. for India DLT). Ensure the message body and variables match the template you selected.

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