PayPal Express Checkout Problems.. HELP!

So here it goes...

I enabled my PayPal Express checkout, put the proper api signature, password, etc, etc. Enabled cURL in the "my store" section and still my paypal express checkout on the site does not work.

I get this error when i try to purchase through PayPal Express Checkout: (without logging in and becoming a member)

Warning: reset() [function.reset]: Passed variable is not an array or object in /home/stri2203/public_html/includes/modules/order_total/ot_tax.php on line 38

Warning: Variable passed to each() is not an array or object in /home/stri2203/public_html/includes/modules/order_total/ot_tax.php on line 39

Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /home/stri2203/public_html/includes/modules/order_total/ot_tax.php:38) in /home/stri2203/public_html/includes/functions/functions_general.php on line 44

My question is..

1. If a random customer visits my site and sees something they like, can they purchase the products on my site using their credit through PayPal? (keeping in mind that they do not have to become a member of the site) If so, how can I make this work. ?

It's crucial that I get my credit card services through paypal working because I am losing a lot of orders as the day passes.

My site is: https://www.StrictlyAutoParts.com

Please help me asap and Thanks in advance!

StrictlyAutoParts:

Warning: reset() [function.reset]: Passed variable is not an array or object in /home/stri2203/public_html/includes/modules/order_total/ot_tax.php on line 38

Warning: Variable passed to each() is not an array or object in /home/stri2203/public_html/includes/modules/order_total/ot_tax.php on line 39

Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /home/stri2203/public_html/includes/modules/order_total/ot_tax.php:38) in /home/stri2203/public_html/includes/functions/functions_general.php on line 44You're using v1.3.7 without any PayPal patches.
You have 3 options:
a) install the latest v1.3.7 PayPal patch from this thread: http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56216
b) install v1.3.7.1 which includes the PayPal patch content and a few other fixes
c) install v1.3.8 which includes 11 months' worth of additional fixes and patches since v1.3.7 was published.
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?p=473780
Note that v1.3.8 also includes PayPal Website Payments Pro support for US and UK merchants to collect CC payments via PayPal directly from the store.

Thanks for the response! I will try this later when the site is less busy.

Will keep you posted!!!

Hey... I've installed zen-carts latest version onto my site now..

in the admin area under payment, I am now able to add PayPal Website Payments Pro, as well as paypal express and paypal IPN, however, when I am on the site trying to continue my check-out, I am given a selection to either "go to check-out" Or "Check Out with PayPal"

When the yellow "Check Our with PayPal" Express button is clicked rahter than "go to check out", a new window opens that gives you a selection to choose to log into your paypal account or pay credit card, which pretty much signs you up for a new account anyway..

My question is.. how come when they finalize a payment, given that they selected either of the buttons to finalize their checkout, it goes to an error page???

Warning: reset() [function.reset]: Passed variable is not an array or object in /home/stri2203/public_html/includes/modules/order_total/ot_tax.php on line 38

Warning: Variable passed to each() is not an array or object in /home/stri2203/public_html/includes/modules/order_total/ot_tax.php on line 39

Warning: Cannot modify header information - headers already sent by (output started at /home/stri2203/public_html/includes/modules/order_total/ot_tax.php:38) in /home/stri2203/public_html/includes/functions/functions_general.php on line 44

NEED HELP PLEASE!!! I want to get this over and done with already... too many lost opportunities..

Thanks!

Sorry, I've never encountered that error when using clean v1.3.8 code.

It's not clear to me what you did to get to the point of having "zen-carts latest version onto my site now.. "
How does your site differ from a clean install of v1.3.8 ?

Also, I'm not certain which payment module you're actually using when you do the steps you're describing. You don't need the Website Payments Standard module enabled if you're using Express Checkout.

D,

I did option 3 of what you have suggested to do..

I installed the latest zen cart update.. Database Patch Level: 1.3.8

So I disabled PayPal Website Payments Pro and just kept the PayPal IPN and PayPal Express Check Out enabled.

But I still get the same warning errors...

What do I need to do?

Also, I want customers to be able to purchase using credit card on my site without having to sign up and become a member of my site..

Is this possible?

StrictlyAutoParts:

Also, I want customers to be able to purchase using credit card on my site without having to sign up and become a member of my site..

Is this possible?

Not with out-of-the-box Zen Cart, no.

What's out-of-the-box zen cart?

I bought this template/program from my previous webmaster.. who does not work for me anymore because he tried to rip me off. anyhow, I don't need to get into that..

is it a faulty one I paid for?

Let me know how I can fix everything once and for all please!

Thanks!

StrictlyAutoParts:

I want customers to be able to purchase using credit card on my site without having to sign up and become a member of my site..

Is this possible?

DrByte:

Not with out-of-the-box Zen Cart, no.

StrictlyAutoParts:

What's out-of-the-box zen cart?
What I meant was ... Zen Cart ... at the present time ... does not allow customers to purchase from your site without creating an account in the process.

There are some contributed code-changes bouncing around the forum to operate differently. However, they are not supported by Zen Cart, and are largely use-at-own risk. Some folks love them. Some have had big problems using them.

DrByte:

Sorry, I've never encountered that error when using clean v1.3.8 code.

It's not clear to me what you did to get to the point of having "zen-carts latest version onto my site now.. "
How does your site differ from a clean install of v1.3.8 ?

Also, I'm not certain which payment module you're actually using when you do the steps you're describing. You don't need the Website Payments Standard module enabled if you're using Express Checkout.
You still haven't answered the questions I asked.
The only thing you've said is that you did an upgrade.
How exactly is your site different from a fresh install of v1.3.8?

The error messages you're quoting are extremely symptomatic of being unpatched v1.3.7 code.

DrByte,

I apologize if I do not answer your questions. I am quite the newbie when it comes to these things.. :P

Anyhow, I did re-install the version 1.8 after upgrading the patch, however, i still do receive the same warning errors. I've done many tests and it seems that whether I am a member on the site or not, it still will give the warning errors.. Hope that answers your question..

I really wish I knew more about this, but like i stated before i am pretty much stranded because my old webmaster does not work for me anymore..

In essence, all I really do care about is that my customers can pay using credit card services which is provided by paypal so that I do not have to apply for a gateway that costs just as much.

Also, I want to get this all fixed before I get my dedicated IP, which is soon because I want an ssl site.

Let me know, and thanks for all your help thus far!

I'd be inclined to follow this sort of procedure:
http://www.zen-cart.com/wiki/index.php/Troubleshoot_-_Diagnosing_Obscure_Issues

... to compare your site files vs the original distribution fileset.

DrByte,

Please lock this site as well please and thank you!!

Cheers!