Why Campaigns Get Rejected
TCR campaign rejection indicates a compliance gap between your submission data and specific carrier requirements (CTIA/TCPA). Rejections trigger a mandatory remediation cycle that can delay messaging by 5-10 days if the root cause is not identified and resolved precisely.
Primary Rejection Categories
Consent Errors
Errors 2131, 30896, 2100. Missing opt-in mechanisms, vague disclosures, or lack of privacy policy links.
Content Policy
Errors 601, 3104, 701. SHAFT content detection, prohibited verticals (cannabis, debt relief), or phishing flags.
Brand Mismatch
Errors 9002, 8001. Campaign description or sample messages conflict with the registered brand identity or EIN.
How to Use the Remediation Tool
Deploy this diagnostic tool in 3 steps to identify root causes and generate carrier-approved fix instructions:
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Input Error Code
Enter the numeric rejection code provided by your CSP (Twilio, Bandwidth, etc.). If no code is provided, use the symptom lookup feature.
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Review Analysis
The tool decodes the error against current carrier policies to identify the specific compliance violation (e.g., "Privacy Policy missing affiliate disclosure").
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Execute Fix Protocol
Follow the step-by-step remediation guide to update your campaign, website, or privacy policy before resubmitting. This ensures 95% approval on the second attempt.
Common Error Codes
The tool covers these high-frequency rejections and 30+ others.
Error 2131
CriticalInvalid Opt-In Workflow: Consent mechanism fails CTIA best practices. Commonly caused by pre-checked boxes or missing keywords.
View Fix Protocol →Error 9002
Review RequiredBrand/Campaign Mismatch: Campaign description contradicts registered brand use case. Often triggers manual review.
View Fix Protocol →Error 30896
DocumentationInsufficient Documentation: Privacy policy or consent disclosures missing or inaccessible. Requires immediate website update.
View Fix Protocol →Error 7103
AT&T SpecificPrivacy Sharing Clause: Privacy policy lacks required affiliate sharing disclosure statement mandated by AT&T.
View Fix Protocol →Error 3104
T-MobileContent Violation: Sample messages violate T-Mobile specific content restrictions (SHAFT, phishing simulation).
View Fix Protocol →Technical Analysis of Rejections
Rejections occur at two levels: The Campaign Registry (TCR) vetting algorithms and downstream Carrier (DCA) filtering. Understanding the source is critical for remediation.
TCR-Level Rejections
These occur during the initial registration phase. They typically involve business data verification (EIN mismatch), brand trust score failures (<50), or use case categorization errors. Resolution usually requires updating the brand profile or campaign classification.
Carrier-Level (DCA) Rejections
Even if TCR approves, carriers like T-Mobile or AT&T can reject campaigns during the network provisioning phase. These errors (e.g., 3104, 7103) are often content-specific, relating to privacy policies, SHAFT violations, or missing keyword responses in sample messages.
Automated vs. Manual Review
Automated rejections (e.g., missing fields) can be fixed instantly. Manual reviews triggered by keywords like "loan" or "gift" take 3-7 days. Our tool helps you rewrite content to qualify for automated approval workflows.
Operationalizing Remediation
Organizations using the MyTCRPlus framework reduce rejection rates from 40% to <5%. Integrate this workflow into your operations:
Phase 1: Pre-Check
Run every campaign through the Message Validator *before* submission to catch 90% of errors.
Phase 2: Rapid Fix
When rejection occurs, use the Remediation Tool immediately. Do not guess; carriers penalize repeated failures.
Phase 3: Documentation
Maintain a log of all remediation actions. This audit trail is vital if a manual review is required.
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Legal Disclaimer: This diagnostic tool provides general guidance based on published carrier error codes and TCR requirements. It does not constitute legal advice. Compliance obligations vary based on business model and jurisdiction. Organizations should consult qualified legal counsel for guidance specific to their messaging programs. MyTCRPlus does not provide legal advisory services.