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ESM cause #52 Single address bearers only allowed

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

What it means

Single address bearers only allowed: dual stack in one bearer isn't allowed; the phone may open a second PDN connection.

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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