WhatsApp Error 131042: Business Eligibility Payment Issue - 72 Hour Block

Fix WhatsApp Business API error 131042 (business eligibility payment issue) by waiting 72 hours and avoiding retry attempts. Learn why this block happens and how to prevent it.

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