Error: the 'showcart' command requires that you specify a db

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1997


It keeps the original formatting.
numero = 14531
interpreted = N
texte = I am getting an error reported to me, both by email and now by noting this in the error log. This occurs in the order process of two stores on the same machine. The error returned is:Error: the 'showcart' command requires that you specify a dbThe store does receive numerous orders successfully from people who obviously haven't experienced this problem. I cannot duplicate this error. I have tried with NS and IE on Mac and NT, versions 3 and 4. The email reports from shoppers indicate a variety of browsers in use. This is very serious error as this occurs in the order submission process i.e. a lost order.I would be most grateful if someone could assist me in determining why this error is occuring.The code on the page is as follows and if the browser is secure it is going through Webstar SSL:Specify Shipping Destination

US Delivery International Delivery
Standard UPS Ground - $3.00

International Delivery - $20.00

Rob Schmidt New York City rschmidt@panix.com Associated Messages, from the most recent to the oldest:

    
  1. Re: Error: the 'showcart' command requires that you specify a db (John Hill 1997)
  2. Error: the 'showcart' command requires that you specify a db (Rob Schmidt 1997)
I am getting an error reported to me, both by email and now by noting this in the error log. This occurs in the order process of two stores on the same machine. The error returned is:Error: the 'showcart' command requires that you specify a dbThe store does receive numerous orders successfully from people who obviously haven't experienced this problem. I cannot duplicate this error. I have tried with NS and IE on Mac and NT, versions 3 and 4. The email reports from shoppers indicate a variety of browsers in use. This is very serious error as this occurs in the order submission process i.e. a lost order.I would be most grateful if someone could assist me in determining why this error is occuring.The code on the page is as follows and if the browser is secure it is going through Webstar SSL:Specify Shipping Destination

US Delivery International Delivery
[cart]> Standard UPS Ground - $3.00

[cart]> International Delivery - $20.00

Rob Schmidt New York City rschmidt@panix.com Rob Schmidt

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