Why I am receiving Warning - this app does not meet Google Play permissions policy, even though my latest version doesn't require these permission?

Question

It show this message

This app does not meet the Google Play permissions policy relating to the use of SMS or CALL_LOG. You must fix this before March

Answer 1

You should check the draft artifacts in Artifact Library.

To solve this issue, you will have to discard the draft artifacts containing sensitive permissions and create a new release without those permissions.

Here is how to check within the Play Console:

1. Go to Release Management > Artifact Library
2. Expand Active APKs and Draft APKs
3. Expand Required Permissions for each APK

You may also want to review the Permissions policy and review the Use of SMS or Call Log permission groups help article, which describes intended uses, exceptions, invalid uses, and alternative implementation options for additional guidance.