diff --git a/bukkit/src/main/java/net/momirealms/craftengine/bukkit/plugin/user/BukkitServerPlayer.java b/bukkit/src/main/java/net/momirealms/craftengine/bukkit/plugin/user/BukkitServerPlayer.java
index 6bcf22b32..db820d674 100644
--- a/bukkit/src/main/java/net/momirealms/craftengine/bukkit/plugin/user/BukkitServerPlayer.java
+++ b/bukkit/src/main/java/net/momirealms/craftengine/bukkit/plugin/user/BukkitServerPlayer.java
@@ -304,6 +304,9 @@ public class BukkitServerPlayer extends Player {
 
     @Override
     public void sendCustomPayload(Key channel, byte[] data) {
+        if (!VersionHelper.isOrAbove1_20_2()) {
+            throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Cannot send custom payload to " + name() + " because the server is running a version below 1.20.2");
+        }
         try {
             Object channelKey = KeyUtils.toResourceLocation(channel);
             Object dataPayload;