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ESM cause #38 Network failure

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

What it means

Network failure: an internal network error prevented the session.

Where you see it

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

What to check

Check the SGW/PGW and PCRF interactions at that time.

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

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