Troubleshoot
Navigate through our API troubleshooting information to efficiently address and resolve issues you encounter.
Quick Triage: Find Your Solution
Use this table as a first-stop navigation aid. It points to likely starting resources, not definitive root causes.
Troubleshooting Resources
The B2C Commerce APIs provide capabilities to help you:
Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Process
When you encounter an API issue, follow these steps:
1. Identify the Request
Every SCAPI response includes a correlationID header. Use this to track and investigate request details.
2. Check the Response
- Review the HTTP status code and response body
- Look for error messages and error details in the response
- See Error Response Codes for common status codes
3. Review Logs
Use Log Center in Business Manager to:
4. Monitor Performance
If performance is an issue:
- Use Code Profiler to identify bottlenecks
- Check Reports & Dashboards for average response times
- Review cache hit rates and optimization opportunities
5. Verify Configuration
- Confirm authentication and authorization setup
- Check site preferences and locale settings
- Verify custom code and hooks aren’t causing issues
6. Test and Validate
- Reproduce the issue in a test environment
- Isolate the problem by simplifying the request
- Use Postman or API testing tools to verify API behavior