Help w/ the Mystery: How to fix "This action requires merchant approval for read_checkouts scope" Er

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I’m going through a weird error when making a simple GET request using the Shopify REST Admin API. When I query with a GET request:

{store_url}/admin/checkouts.json

I can get all the checkouts. Now, when I query:

admin/api/2023-01/checkouts/

I get this error <strong>*{ "errors": "[API] This action requires merchant approval for read_checkouts scope." }*</strong>

I'm using the same store, same key. Its access scope is read_orders, a custom/private app. Of course there exists no read_checkouts scope in the credentials configuration (screenshot attached).
![Screenshot 2023-02-03 at 17.28.04.png|1182x870](upload://9MSoguyz23k2vNjkonQtGPNQvZV.png)

Any clue?

I tried swapping using the checkout id, checkout token, checkout key. I also tried calling the orders endpoint using the checkout token and id. No luck so far.
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Hi @mattpatagon :waving_hand:

To use the Checkout API), the app must be approved as a sales channel rather than a custom app created from a merchant-admin.

Hope that helps!

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How do I get this authorization to have a sales channel? I am interested in doing my own checkout within shopify. What do I need to have to get this sales channel authorization?

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Hey @didiaps ,

Requirements for building a sales channel can be found in the previous linked documentation, and are expanded on in this getting started guide. I’d suggest reviewing those docs on building a sales channel, as it breaks down requirements, contains important steps, considerations and details.

If you are looking to build a custom storefront on a store that leverages the Storefront API to create and update the cart object, create checkouts, among other available features, the following developer docs are provide a detailed overview and helpful guides to get started. There is also a dedicated community forum for questions around these features here: Storefront API and SDKs.

Cheers!
Shopify Developer Support