Why is my default sitemap showing a 500 error?

Topic summary

  • Issue: The default sitemap at https://gophrbooks.com/sitemap.xml is returning an HTTP 500 (internal server) error.
  • Context: The site is on Shopify; initial contact with Shopify support did not resolve the problem.
  • Technical note: sitemap.xml is an XML file used by search engines to discover and index site URLs; an HTTP 500 indicates the server failed to fulfill the request.
  • Information provided: No error logs, configuration details, or recent changes were shared; no troubleshooting steps are described.
  • Request: Seeking ideas or guidance on how to fix the sitemap error and restore proper access.
  • Status: Open and unresolved; the key questions are why the server is returning a 500 for the sitemap and what steps can correct it.
Summarized with AI on February 6. AI used: gpt-5.

https://gophrbooks.com/sitemap.xml - continues to show 500 Error. Asked shopify support about this and wasn’t able to help out. Any ideas on how to get this working correctly?

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