message app error

Greetings, errorsforyears!

Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities! It sounds like you are seeing the app drawer on your message list in Messages. I recommend checking out this article with steps for How to force an app to close on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and quit the Messages app. Once it’s closed, Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and test to see if the issues are still going on.

Let me know the results and have a terrific day!