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Troubleshoot: Error - You have to first associate your advertiser account with this app for tracking.

Written by Team adnova
Updated this week

Error: You have to first associate your advertiser account with this app for tracking. Learn how you can do this here https://developers.facebook.com/docs/app-ads/sdk/#link.


Why are you seeing this error?


This error occurs if:

  • The ad account used to launch the ads is not associated with the selected app,

  • OR Your connected Facebook account does not have access to the selected app​

How to resolve this issue

Please follow the steps below:

1. Go to Launch SettingsTracking Specs

  • Clear the selected app
    OR Select the correct App that your ad account has access to

  • Click Save

  • Relaunch the failed ads

3. If the required app is not listed:

  • Ensure your ad account has access to the app

  • Request access if needed, then try again


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