2022-01-31: Unable to purchase shipping labels

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2022-01-31: Unable to purchase shipping labels

CrazyKFarm
Tourist
8 0 6

I am getting this error:

 

There was a problem buying shipping labels Review order details and try again.

 

Shopify support chat help is not being answered by any advisor. Requested Shopify support callback, they disconnected the call before an advisor was on the line.

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Shay
Shopify Staff (Retired)
3110 472 657

This is an accepted solution.

Hi, Everyone! 

 

We understand some of you are experiencing issues with purchasing shipping labels right now. Our developers are aware of these issues and are currently working on a solution. We will continue to provide updates to you here as we work to resolve this.

 

Updates are also available via our status page: http://status.shopify.com

 

I'll accept this update as a solution so users can easily find the most recent update.

 

Thank you for your patience.

Shay | Social Care @ Shopify 
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Trevor
Shopify Staff (Retired)
3408 463 1011

This is an accepted solution.

 

This issue impacting shipping labels has now been resolved. If you continue to experience any issues, please try clearing your cache before logging in, or let us know by posting a new topic with as much detail as possible!

 

Thank you for your patience.

Trevor | Community Moderator @ Shopify
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MeredithJ
Excursionist
23 0 20

I am trying to purchase labels this morning and I am receiving this error message

 

"An unexpected error occurred"

Screen Shot 2022-01-31 at 9.39.32 AM.png"There was a problem buying shipping labels, review order details and try again"

 

I tried to start a chat but that was not working as well, I can basically just navigate on Shopify right now and not actually do anything. 

 

Any insight? Thanks

CrazyKFarm
Tourist
8 0 6

Same issue. And chat will not respond to me, either. Also - requested a callback and the call disconnected before an advisor came on the line.

MeredithJ
Excursionist
23 0 20

Sounds like they are hopefully aware and working on the issue, fingers crossed!

Anindita
Shopify Partner
675 34 96

Hi @CrazyKFarm,

 

You can contact Shopify live chat support: https://help.shopify.com/en/questions#/contact/chat 

Customer Success @ PluginHive
Shipping Automation | FedEx shipping | Multi-carrier shipping | Shipment Tracking | Australia Post shipping
jmstrick
Excursionist
24 0 6

Same issue for me.  Possibly a Shopify outage this morning?

Ben_Kaplan1
Shopify Partner
2 0 0

I have the same problem.  system must be down.

annabelle
Visitor
1 0 0

I am also having this issue. Currently waiting in line for Shopify support but I'm assuming there is an outage in the system. 

jmstrick
Excursionist
24 0 6

I was just able to purchase/print shipping labels.  Maybe they've fixed the issue.

3DRS1
Visitor
2 0 0

All of the sudden I am unable to purchase shipping labels. I receive an error code " Unexpected error" - I am now forced to ship everything manually through another service which is a huge hassle and negated the shopify carrier discounts. How do I contact Customer support? and email? a phone number? I am having a hard time finding any contact information for shopify I just keep getting redirected to this discussion board. 

 

I happy to troubleshoot. Anyideas welcome. 

FandH2
Visitor
1 0 1

We are experiencing the same issue.  Waiting for customer support to respond.

3DRS1
Visitor
2 0 0

Thank you for responding. Do you know a customer service email or a portal where I can create a ticket? How are you contacting them? I've been using Shopify for years and never had an issue so this simply never came up. 

billguidry
Tourist
4 0 1

Same problem on our end. Tried UPS and USPS with the same error.  Not sure we have tried to ship anything over the weekend, but we just noticed 5 minutes ago. (Monday Morning)

 

MeredithJ
Excursionist
23 0 20

I have this same issue today out of no where. It usually fixes itself quickly but it has now been about an hour. I also can't get on a chat as that function is not working on Shopify either. 

LownPerformance
Visitor
1 0 0

Having same issue here with UPS labels, as i assume it doesn't matter the shipping carrier at this point. (10:30am EST)

athomerapidtest
Visitor
1 0 0

I am having this exact same problem. Just happened. 

 

Is there any fix??? We need to be able to print labels to ship out orders... this is costing our business. 

carieleehunt
Tourist
3 0 1

I am getting the same. Cannot get through to Help Desk. 

carieleehunt
Tourist
3 0 1

I am having the same issue this morning. Unable to get through to Help Desk. 

Candy4
Visitor
1 0 1

I'm getting the same in Canada with Canada Post

ezdriftts
Visitor
1 0 0

Same issue as well. When I googled the error message it seems it happened back june of 2020 also.. wonder how long till this is resolved? I have TWELVE orders to get out today 😞

ckforums12E
Visitor
1 0 1

Same problem here.  "An unexpected error" is the message I'm getting.  

CarlBB
Visitor
1 0 1

I keep getting "Shipping labels are temporarily unavailable" when I try to purchase USPS labels

Don_VonderBurg
Shopify Partner
5 0 1

I am getting same error. Another post on forum indicating same issue. I am in line for a support chat to see what is going on.

hoodmystic
Visitor
1 0 0

I am having the same issue

unfrumpymommy
Tourist
3 0 2

I'm getting the same error.  According to the Shopify status page they're having some issues.  I have a callback requested from their support team, which I should receive in about an hour.  I've seen this happen before, and they usually fix within the day.  Hopefully they'll fix this soon.

SaraF
Visitor
1 0 0

Hello.  We are experiencing the same error with shipping labels.  It must be a widespread issue.

unfrumpymommy
Tourist
3 0 2

Shopify support called me also and hung up!! Frustrating!

onceagainhomeco
Visitor
1 0 0

Same here and can't get to anyone to help

 

verysmart
Visitor
1 0 0

Same here with Canada Post. 11:12. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Sidexside
Visitor
1 0 0

Getting the same here, also tried for support and no luck. I am going to have mad customers

unfrumpymommy
Tourist
3 0 2

It says on the incident page they're working on a solution.  https://www.shopifystatus.com/incidents

BuddhaBabe
Tourist
4 0 0

Experiencing the same problem- Chat doesn't connect and callback time is estimated at 57 minutes.  WTH! I need to get my orders packed before the mailman comes!

lunchboxrecords
Shopify Partner
32 0 49

Been having the same issue for an hour now - also been "in line" to chat for an hour

inflamax365
Visitor
1 0 1

Unable to purchase shipping labels accross 3 accounts today 1/31/22

WolfandCrowCo
Visitor
1 0 0

Experiencing the same thing

rbozeman
Visitor
2 0 0

I could print two labels this morning, went to print more 30 min. later unable to print.

PrimeParty
Tourist
3 0 1

Same.  Can Shopify give an update here to the issue and resolve time?  Monday morning orders.  

Cinder1
Visitor
2 0 0

Same for me. 

MadeToWere
Visitor
1 0 1

I am having the same issue as well! Glad not alone. I used Pirate Ship in the mean time and that worked fine! (If you need something to work ASAP that is!)

kelleyandkate
Visitor
1 0 0

I'm experiencing the same problem. 

lunchboxrecords
Shopify Partner
32 0 49

I have been having the same issue for an hour now - also been "in line" to chat for an hour

Shay
Shopify Staff (Retired)
3110 472 657

Hi everyone! Just so you all are aware our support team is actively investigating the issues people are experiencing on the platform. 

 

You can track updates on this through our status page here: Shopify Status Page. If you need assistance with anything else and can't reach our live support team, don't hesitate to reach out to our support through Facebook or Twitter instead. 

Shay | Social Care @ Shopify 
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sandcrai
Visitor
1 0 0

Same issue.  I have to get labels created before I go to work and people purchased UPS labels for faster delivery. No tech support.  Was suppose to connect in 1 minute waiting 20 minutes on this notice.  This is so frustrating!!!! Probably should get shipstation.

Shay
Shopify Staff (Retired)
3110 472 657

This is an accepted solution.

Hi, Everyone! 

 

We understand some of you are experiencing issues with purchasing shipping labels right now. Our developers are aware of these issues and are currently working on a solution. We will continue to provide updates to you here as we work to resolve this.

 

Updates are also available via our status page: http://status.shopify.com

 

I'll accept this update as a solution so users can easily find the most recent update.

 

Thank you for your patience.

Shay | Social Care @ Shopify 
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jonnymacintosh
Tourist
6 0 7

Same issue here.

Traybarber
New Member
6 0 0

This is day two with not being able to buy labels.  I get a message that says my order does not qualify for shipping..  Please advise!

Shay
Shopify Staff (Retired)
3110 472 657

Hi @Traybarber 

 

The original issue that this thread was created for has since been resolved. If you are experiencing issues with your shipping labels it is most likely caused by some other factors in your store. 

 

Where are you seeing the error message that the order doesn't qualify for shipping? Is this within your store admin or from the customer perspective at the checkout? 

 

We will also want to know what type of shipping rate you are attempting to use and the package dimensions and weight. Any and all information you can share about the setup and steps you are taking will assist us in troubleshooting this with you. 

Shay | Social Care @ Shopify 
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Traybarber
New Member
6 0 0
It is in the admin panel not from the customer side.

carieleehunt
Tourist
3 0 1

I was on Help Desk chat for over an hour and hung up. Now I got an email from chat agent, "We are currently experiencing an outage on our chats, shipping labels, and the Shopify Admin. Once I hear it has been resolved, I can reach out to you ASAP. Our chats are a bit broken currently. I can reach out to you via email. "

Cinder1
Visitor
2 0 0

I am getting 2 errors. One saying I can’t purchase shipping labels at this time and the other saying shipping labels is temporarily unavailable. I’ve never seen this in the +1yr of using Shopify