Item cannot be downloaded because it was not purchased with your ID

I have been getting this error message since last week when trying to re-download purchased songs listed under "not on this phone".
While I understand the concept of beta versions, should this not be one feature that works well?
When will I be able to download my purchases without issue?
When will this be resolved?

Hi jonathanm91,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I know it can be frustrating when you cannot download previously purchased content. I would suggest making sure you are using the same Apple ID that was used to originally purchase the content. If you are using the same account and still cannot download the previously purchased content, it may be necessary to contact iTunes Store support.
Download past purchases
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2519
Get help
You may find the answer to your question below:
If your download was interrupted, learn how to resume the download.
See what to do if you have trouble using an app.
Make sure your computer is authorized using the Apple ID that you used for the original purchase.
Make sure your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, Mac, or PC is associated with your Apple ID.
Make sure you’re in a country where iTunes in the Cloud is available.
If you’re having trouble downloading an item, make sure you can download the item again from iTunes in the Cloud. You may want to sync the content to another device instead.
If you can't find the item that you purchased in the iTunes Store, report a problem with the item. You can report a problem with a purchase made within the last 90 days.
If you have a problem with an older purchase, contact iTunes Store support.
After you download your purchases, back up your iTunes library. Previous purchases may be unavailable if they've been refunded or aren't on the iTunes Store.
Have a great day,
Joe

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