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ESM cause #28 Unknown PDN type

ESM cause (LTE NAS)3GPP TS 24.301 §9.9.4.4 and Annex B

What it means

Unknown PDN type: the requested PDN type (IPv4/IPv6/IPv4v6) isn't recognised.

Where you see it

In LTE NAS PDN connectivity reject, bearer resource reject or EPS bearer deactivation.

What to check

Check the GTPv2 Create Session Response and the HSS APN configuration for the same APN.

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