AliDropship Woo API order fails with 500 error / “variation not found” after modifying variations

[pulsemedianz]

Hi team,


I’m experiencing ongoing issues with order fulfilment using AliDropship Woo (latest version 1.7.0.5).

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Issue summary​

When attempting to place orders:

• Using API → spins indefinitely, then fails with 500 error
• Using non-API → shows:
  • “The variation not found”
  • “No variations found for this product”

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Debugging completed​

I enabled WordPress debug logging and found this fatal error:

PHP Fatal error: Uncaught TypeError: array_map(): Argument #2 ($array) must be of type array, string given
in /wp-content/plugins/alidswoo/includes/aliexpress_sezam/Data/ProductOrder.php

Stack trace shows it occurs during:

• searchProductSkuByNameID()
• getParams()
• action_products()

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Key findings​

• API works correctly for newly imported products (instant processing)
• Issue only affects specific products
• Products appear normal in WooCommerce:
  • variations visible
  • dropdowns working
• Resetting product (variations/stock/pricing) does NOT resolve the issue
• Re-authenticating API does not resolve it

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Important observations​

1. In some cases, the issue occurs after modifying variation options.

Example:

• Original product has variations: Cat / Dog / Panda
• I remove Dog and Panda (only want Cat)

After this:

• product looks fine in Woo
• fulfilment fails (both API and non-API)

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1. However, I also tested a newly imported product where:

• I did NOT delete any variations
• all variations were already cat-related
• no structural changes were made

This product works perfectly with API fulfilment.

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Behaviour difference vs previous versions​

This workflow used to work previously.


Now:

• removing variation options appears to break SKU mapping
• plugin fails instead of gracefully handling mismatch
• in some cases, even reset/update does not restore functionality

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Questions​

1. Is modifying/removing variation options no longer supported?
2. What is the recommended way to:
   • sell only one variation (e.g. Cat)
   • without breaking AliExpress mapping?
3. Should unwanted variations be hidden instead of removed?
4. Is the array_map() error a known issue in version 1.7.0.5?

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Impact​

This is affecting fulfilment reliability, as products that appear valid cannot be processed.


It also makes it difficult to run a niche store (e.g. cat-only products) when suppliers include mixed variations.

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Thanks in advance — any guidance or best practices would be appreciated.

 

[pulsemedianz]

PS, I cant recall the last time order fulfillment worked correctly as my store is so small and I dont get lots of orders. But have been getting more recently as I have upped my marketing. So I am going back 5 years or more, or versions even before fillfull via API.

 

[pulsemedianz]

PS, I think it could also to do with when fulfilling order, my customer address is Australia, but my AliExpress session was set for my country New Zealand. So when I did the order manually - I had an error, cannot ship to country (Australia). The moment I switched it to my customers country - it accepted order and I paid. I guess I will have to test this with next order when using API to make sure my AliExpress in chrome is set to their country.

 

[Dimitriy Strekalov]

Hi team,


I’m experiencing ongoing issues with order fulfilment using AliDropship Woo (latest version 1.7.0.5).

---

Issue summary​

When attempting to place orders:

• Using API → spins indefinitely, then fails with 500 error
• Using non-API → shows:
  • “The variation not found”
  • “No variations found for this product”

---

Debugging completed​

I enabled WordPress debug logging and found this fatal error:

PHP Fatal error: Uncaught TypeError: array_map(): Argument #2 ($array) must be of type array, string given
in /wp-content/plugins/alidswoo/includes/aliexpress_sezam/Data/ProductOrder.php

Stack trace shows it occurs during:

• searchProductSkuByNameID()
• getParams()
• action_products()

---

Key findings​

• API works correctly for newly imported products (instant processing)
• Issue only affects specific products
• Products appear normal in WooCommerce:
  • variations visible
  • dropdowns working
• Resetting product (variations/stock/pricing) does NOT resolve the issue
• Re-authenticating API does not resolve it

---

Important observations​

1. In some cases, the issue occurs after modifying variation options.

Example:

• Original product has variations: Cat / Dog / Panda
• I remove Dog and Panda (only want Cat)

After this:

• product looks fine in Woo
• fulfilment fails (both API and non-API)

---

1. However, I also tested a newly imported product where:

• I did NOT delete any variations
• all variations were already cat-related
• no structural changes were made

This product works perfectly with API fulfilment.

---

Behaviour difference vs previous versions​

This workflow used to work previously.


Now:

• removing variation options appears to break SKU mapping
• plugin fails instead of gracefully handling mismatch
• in some cases, even reset/update does not restore functionality

---

Questions​

1. Is modifying/removing variation options no longer supported?
2. What is the recommended way to:
   • sell only one variation (e.g. Cat)
   • without breaking AliExpress mapping?
3. Should unwanted variations be hidden instead of removed?
4. Is the array_map() error a known issue in version 1.7.0.5?

---

Impact​

This is affecting fulfilment reliability, as products that appear valid cannot be processed.


It also makes it difficult to run a niche store (e.g. cat-only products) when suppliers include mixed variations.

---

Thanks in advance — any guidance or best practices would be appreciated.

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