Why can't I find data through the GraphQL Admin API?

Topic summary

A developer is encountering a permissions error when attempting to query data through Shopify’s GraphQL Admin API, despite their application having the necessary permissions configured.

Key Details:

  • The API returns a “you do not have permission” error message
  • The developer has confirmed their app includes read_all_orders permission
  • Two screenshots are referenced showing the error and Shopify’s official response

Current Status:

  • The developer is questioning whether read_all_orders permission is insufficient or if another issue is causing the access denial
  • No resolution or additional troubleshooting steps have been provided yet
  • The discussion remains open with the core question unanswered
Summarized with AI on October 27. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.

Why can’t I find data through the GraphQL Admin API? It prompts me that I don’t have permission, but my application has permission.

This is the official reply from Shopify


Is it because the read_all_orders permission is insufficient or what is the reason?