Error validating access tokenReconnectFacebook rejected the page or user access token.
Reconnect Facebook and reselect the Page with the needed permissions.
refresh-token
Error reference
Facebook API errors and troubleshooting
Review Facebook Graph API errors for Page access, expired sessions, role changes, photo and video validation, post formatting, content policy, and temporary Meta service failures. Use this guide to decide when a Page needs reconnecting, a payload needs cleanup, or a publish should be delayed.
Last updated: May 2026
15 documented error patterns across 6 categories
Clear guidance on reconnecting, retrying, replacing media, or changing content
Official platform references plus bundle.social production troubleshooting notes
Error categories
Find the failure type first
15 documented errors
All error codes
Codes, causes, and fixes
Authentication
4 mapped cases
490ReconnectThe Facebook session expired.
Ask the user to reconnect after any password change or security challenge.
refresh-token
REVOKED_ACCESS_TOKENReconnectThe user or Meta revoked app access.
Reconnect Facebook and grant Page publishing permissions again.
refresh-token
1404078ReconnectPage publishing authorization is missing.
Reconnect with pages_manage_posts and confirm Page access in Meta.
refresh-token
Media
1 mapped case
1366046Fix inputFacebook rejected the uploaded photo.
Use a JPG or PNG under Facebook image limits and upload a compressed version.
user-error
Rate Limiting
1 mapped case
1390008Retry laterFacebook detected posting too quickly.
Delay retries and spread scheduled Page posts across a wider window.
retry
Content Policy
3 mapped cases
1346003Fix inputFacebook flagged the content as abusive or inappropriate.
Edit the post to comply with Facebook Community Standards before retrying.
user-error
1404006Fix inputFacebook requires a security check before publishing.
Ask the user to log into Facebook and complete identity or security prompts.
user-error
1404102Fix inputThe post violates Facebook policy.
Remove the violating text, media, or link and retry only with compliant content.
user-error
Content Format
4 mapped cases
1609008Fix inputFacebook blocked a facebook.com link in the post.
Remove Facebook links from the content or replace them with an allowed destination.
user-error
2061006Fix inputA URL in the post is malformed.
Fix or remove invalid URLs and ensure links start with http:// or https://.
user-error
1349125Fix inputFacebook rejected the post payload format.
Check the Graph API parameters and simplify the payload before retrying.
user-error
Name parameter too longFix inputThe post content or name field is too long.
Shorten the post or split it into multiple updates.
user-error
Service
2 mapped cases
1363047Retry laterFacebook service was temporarily unavailable.
Retry later and check Meta platform status if failures continue.
retry
1609010Retry laterFacebook returned a temporary service failure.
Retry with backoff and avoid creating duplicate posts.
retry
Media, links, or payload format can block publishing
Facebook can reject posts because of unsupported media, malformed links, overly long fields, blocked domains, or Graph API payload shape. These failures need content or payload cleanup, not another reconnect.
Action blocked or identity required
Meta can require identity confirmation, account confirmation, or extra security review before allowing page publishing again.
Facebook Page errors often come from Page access changes
A Facebook Page can stop publishing even when the user account still looks connected. Page role changes, Business Manager restrictions, two-factor requirements, revoked app access, or account-quality issues can block publishing.
Do not retry policy or identity errors blindly
If Facebook blocks a post because of account quality, identity confirmation, content policy, malformed links, or duplicated content, the same request will usually fail again. The user needs to resolve the Page or content issue first.
How bundle.social helps
bundle.social keeps Facebook Page errors tied to the target Page, connected user, and publish operation so teams can separate token problems from Page role changes, Business Manager requirements, Account Quality blocks, media validation, and content-policy failures.
Retry safety
Retry only temporary platform failures, processing delays, timeouts, 5xx responses, and rate-limit errors after the platform allows it. Do not retry the same request when the failure is caused by expired tokens, missing permissions, unsupported media, invalid captions, duplicate content, account restrictions, or policy blocks. The same payload will usually fail again until the account, media, content, or platform-specific setting is fixed.
Official references
Platform APIs change. Use these links to confirm current error behavior and field support.
FAQ
Can Facebook API error messages change over time?
Facebook can return numeric codes, Graph API messages, and Page-specific policy responses for the same publishing flow. Treat the error as contextual and check Page role, Business Manager settings, and content policy before retrying.
Should users reconnect the account for every failed post?
No. Reconnect Facebook for invalid tokens, revoked access, Page permission changes, or missing scopes. For policy blocks, malformed links, duplicate content, media validation, or temporary service errors, solve the underlying publishing issue first.
Does bundle.social hide the native platform error?
bundle.social keeps Facebook's raw Graph response for support while giving users a clearer path through Page access, Meta session, media, formatting, and policy failures.
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