Problem getting USPS Shipping working with eCart 4.1.6

I am running into the following error message.

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Shipping Quote Failed
We're sorry
No Packages to Ship
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I'm assuming that something dealing with the 'weight' or 'totalweight' value is wrong somewhere, but I've tried everything. I'm trying to use the USPS connection. The connection seems to work, but the eCart values being passed to it seem incorrect. I'm using their test values for ToZip(20008), FromZip(10022), and Weight(2).

Again, I believe the weight value is an issue. I've tried every possible combination and I'm getting 1 of the 2 error mssg below:

Shipping_SubPackage.WeightUnits = "lb"
Shipping_SubPackage.PackageWeight = 2
Error Mssg is: "Please enter a valid weight in pounds. "
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Shipping_SubPackage.WeightUnits = "lb"
Shipping_SubPackage.PackageWeight = "(2)"
Error Mssg is: "No Packages to Ship"
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Any assistance would be great!

I would try using the live server instead of test mode. It looks to me like you would need something 10 lbs 5 oz for it to work in test mode.

Hi Ray,

I just switched over to the production server and still the same message. I have the error message kicking back, but still a no go. Here's what comes up. I'm now concerned that nothing is being sent from my side as the 'full request' line is empty???

Shipping Quote Failed

We're sorry

Quote: 0
Success: False
RespCode: 0
ErrCode: 0
ErrDesc No Packages to Ship
Full Request:
Full Response:


What do I need to send you in order to get a resolution? I tried searching the forum, but didn't find anyone else with the similar problem...help?

It sounds like you may have zero weights for the items in your cart or no items in your cart at all during the checkout. Make sure you have items in your cart and those items have a weight specified.

It will work if configured properly, so something is wrong witht the implementation. The no packages to ship error will occur when your cart is empty or when the total weight in the cart is zero.

Hi Ray,

OK, I think I'm getting somewhere....I've given up on the USPS issue, and will tackle that issue at a later time (went ahead and purchased a third-party plug-in, and works). However, now I'm getting the following message when processing the checkout page:

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Status:
Error Code: 10501
Severity Code: Error
Short Err Mssg: Invalid Configuration
Long Err Mssg: This transaction cannot be processed due to an invalid merchant configuration.
CorreID: e2a33ad3b1be8
Timestamp: 2009-04-28T18:36:04Z
Amount: 838.75
AVS Code:
CVV2 Code:
TransID:
Full Request: <developertestaccount><developerpsswd><developersignature>2.20Sale838.7517.5075071.25WebAssist.eCartASP.Pro.DP30AK-Contracts50130AK-Torts544120CA-Cal Essay Package65Visa4169510120000580042019verifiedIanChestnutsuppor_1240834701_per@ivcpro.comUS
88282 Someplace St.Los AngelesCAUSUS90089832-563-0905
123128.125.52.145911024336

Full Response: <developersignature>2009-04-28T18:36:04ZFailuree2a33ad3b1be8Invalid ConfigurationThis transaction cannot be processed due to an invalid merchant configuration.10501Error2.20892334838.75
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Do you see anything in here that will help point me in the right direction?

Ian

"This transaction cannot be processed due to an invalid merchant configuration"

means it is a problem with your profile with your payment gateway. you will probably have to contact them to find out what the issue is.