4005: Recipient does not support this message type
The recipient cannot receive this message type.
HTTP status: 422.
The recipient cannot receive this message type. iMessage app messages require the recipient to be reachable over iMessage and do not fall back to SMS/RCS. This is an HTTP 422 error, delivered asynchronously as a message.failed webhook.
Troubleshooting
Section titled “Troubleshooting”- Confirm the recipient is iMessage-capable before sending app messages — see the iMessage capability check
- Or send a standard text or media message, which can fall back to SMS/RCS