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# Business has been locked

**Issue**: This error usually occurs if WhatsApp has temporarily stopped messaging operations for your WhatsApp Business Account.

**Solution**:

To address the issue where WhatsApp has temporarily stopped messaging operations for your WhatsApp Business Account, follow these steps:

1. **Create a New Facebook Business Manager (FB BM)**: Since there might be restrictions associated with your current FB BM, creating a new one might help bypass the limitation.
2. **Obtain a New Phone Number**: Using a new phone number is crucial since the ban may be tied to the current number used for WhatsApp Business.
3. **Register a Fresh WhatsApp Business Account**: With the new FB BM and phone number, proceed to register a new account. This effectively resets your account's status with WhatsApp, potentially resuming normal operations.


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