ReferenceError: _messaging is not defined while using sendToBackground()

        const aiResponse = await sendToBackground({
            name: "aiRequest",
            body: {
                question: question,
                choices: choices.length === 0 ? "" : choices
            },
            extensionId: "fhgalfkajbagfafnfofdkpamchjhfgce"
        });

        console.log(aiResponse);