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Q.850 cause 81 Invalid call reference value

Q.850 causeITU-T Q.850 Table 1

What it means

The call reference value in the request was invalid (Invalid call reference value) -- a protocol/signaling issue, not a policy rejection.

Where you see it

In ISUP/BICC REL messages, 2G/3G DTAP Disconnect, and SIP Reason headers (Q.850;cause=…).

What to check

Check the cause location (user, private or public network) to see which side released the call.

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