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The other thing to check is that FaceTime is turned on and linked to an Apple ID. Apparently the two apps are linked, and must both be operational for either one to work. That would be the next thing to look at.
I've never enabled FaceTime. iMessage works great for me. I don't believe there is any link that requires both be operational.