Share foto on “photos” app to WhatsApp

When I’m in the photos app, and I try to share a picture (from the photos app) to WhatsApp, it will not open WhatsApp, but it return to the share menu.

the steps I follow:

• I view the picture
• tick on the square-box to share
• choose the WhatsApp icon (not a person, but the main WhatsApp icon)

when I tick a WhatsApp contact (for example my dad) it will open WhatsApp.

on my previous phone it wasn’t a problem, but on my new one (13 pro) I can’t get it work.

help!