SMS from Address Book stopped working

I often use AB to sent SMS messages via bluetooth and my mobile phone. I went to do it this morning, and the SMS Message (and Dial) is greyed and not selectable. AB's Bluetooth icon is showing and blue, and claims to be connected to my phone. "Use with Address Book" is still selected in the Bluetooth mobile phone setup.
What might have changed? What have I broken?
AK

The problem has gone away, with no definite resolution. See discussion in the bluetooth forum.
AK

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