Facebook API Error ReferenceComplete troubleshooting guide with solutions
Comprehensive reference for Facebook Graph API errors. Find solutions for authentication issues, content violations, rate limits, and media problems.
Error Categories
Authentication
4 errors
Media
1 error
Rate Limiting
1 error
Content Policy
3 errors
Content Format
4 errors
Service
2 errors
All Error Codes
#Authentication
Error validating access tokenrefresh-tokenFacebook access token is invalid. Please reconnect your Facebook account.
Solution:
This means your Facebook access token is no longer valid. You need to reconnect your Facebook account to get a new valid token. Go to your account settings and reconnect Facebook.
490refresh-tokenFacebook session expired. Please reconnect your Facebook account.
Solution:
Your Facebook session has expired. This typically happens after a certain period of time or if you changed your Facebook password. Reconnect your Facebook account to establish a new session.
REVOKED_ACCESS_TOKENrefresh-tokenFacebook access token has been revoked. Please reconnect your Facebook account.
Solution:
Your access token was revoked, either by you removing the app from your Facebook settings or by Facebook security systems. You must reconnect your Facebook account.
1404078refresh-tokenPage publishing authorization required. Please reconnect your Facebook account.
Solution:
The app needs page publishing permissions. Make sure you grant all required permissions when reconnecting, especially the 'pages_manage_posts' permission.
#Media
1366046user-errorPhotos should be smaller than 4MB and saved as JPG or PNG.
Solution:
Compress your image or use a different image format. Facebook only accepts JPG and PNG images under 4MB. Use an image compression tool to reduce file size.
#Rate Limiting
1390008retryYou are posting too fast. Please wait a moment and try again.
Solution:
Facebook has rate limits to prevent spam. Wait a few minutes before attempting to post again. If you're scheduling multiple posts, add more time between them.
#Content Policy
1346003user-errorContent has been flagged by Facebook as potentially abusive or inappropriate.
Solution:
Review your content to ensure it complies with Facebook's Community Standards. Remove any potentially offensive or inappropriate content before posting.
1404006user-errorCouldn't post your content. A security check in Facebook may be required.
Solution:
Facebook's security systems have flagged your content or account. Log into Facebook directly and complete any required security checks. You may need to verify your identity.
1404102user-errorContent violates Facebook Community Standards. Please review your post.
Solution:
Your content violates Facebook's Community Standards. Review the standards at facebook.com/communitystandards and modify your content to comply.
#Content Format
1609008user-errorCannot post Facebook.com links.
Solution:
Facebook doesn't allow posting links to facebook.com domains. Remove any Facebook links from your post content.
2061006user-errorInvalid URL format in post content.
Solution:
Check that all URLs in your post are properly formatted (e.g., starting with http:// or https://). Remove or fix any malformed URLs.
1349125user-errorInvalid content format.
Solution:
Review your post format. Ensure you're using the correct API parameters and that your content structure matches Facebook's requirements.
Name parameter too longuser-errorPost content is too long.
Solution:
Facebook has character limits for posts. Shorten your content or split it into multiple posts. The maximum length is typically 63,206 characters.
#Service
1363047retryFacebook service temporarily unavailable. Please try again later.
Solution:
Facebook's servers are experiencing issues. Wait a few minutes and try again. If the problem persists, check Facebook's Platform Status page.
1609010retryFacebook service temporarily unavailable. Please try again later.
Solution:
This is a temporary Facebook service issue. Wait a few minutes before retrying your request. The system will automatically retry for you.
Best Practices
Error Handling
- →Implement automatic retries for rate limit and service errors
- →Store refresh tokens securely and handle token refresh flows
- →Log all errors with context for debugging
- →Show user-friendly error messages in your UI
Prevention Tips
- →Validate content before sending to Facebook API
- →Compress images and optimize media before upload
- →Implement rate limiting in your application
- →Monitor Facebook Platform Status regularly
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