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title: 2002: Message not found | API Docs
description: The requested message does not exist or you lack permission.
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The requested message does not exist or you lack permission. This is an HTTP 404 error indicating the message ID you provided could not be resolved.

## Troubleshooting

- Verify the message ID is correct
- Verify you have access to the chat that contains the message

## Related

- [Sending messages](/guides/messaging/sending-messages/index.md)
- [API reference: Chats](/api/resources/chats/index.md)
- [Debugging](/guides/platform/debugging/index.md)