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MAP error 54 positionMethodFailure

MAP error3GPP TS 29.002 §17.6.6

What it means

The positioning method itself failed (positionMethodFailure) -- a technical failure locating the device, not an authorization issue.

Where you see it

In a returnError component of a MAP dialogue over TCAP/SCCP (roaming, SMS, call routing).

What to check

Check which network element sent the returnError (calling GT) and the operation it answered.

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