Cause code 97

SOURCE: text messaging

Check the message center no .. it might me wrong !!! Call ur customer care and verify the message centre no!!

SOURCE: LG Rumor Texting Problem

Hi, I had this problem as well and when I called the provider they told me that you need to punch in the phone number with the area code in order for texting to work. It's solved the problem for me, I hope it works for you!

SOURCE: ENV CAN NOT MAKE or receive text or calls

try to reset your phone back to default by going to your menu then going to settings and tools then to phone settings then down to security type in your password it might be your last 4 of your phone number then to reset default

SOURCE: "Check Operator Services" when sending a text

most probably you have disabled the CLI thing. In which your cell tries to prevent your number being shown to the person you are calling.
It is usually under Network settings, or Call settings (CLI/Show my number/Send my Number).

SOURCE: i try to send a text message, but it keeps saying

mobile station originated sms denied cause code 97 thats what its says when i try to send text what does that mean?