Problem #

Admins attempting to create or edit products encounter a Column not found error when using the Easy Translation feature:

PDOException: SQLSTATE[42S22]: Column not found: 1054 Unknown column 'shortDescription' in 'field list' in /path/to/whmcs/vendor/illuminate/database/Connection.php:485

Cause #

The product configuration is missing a Product Short Description value.

Solution #

To resolve this:

1. Go to Configuration () > System Settings > Products/Services.
2. Edit the product.
3. Enter a Product Short Description.
4. Click Save Changes.

Repeat this process for each product.

Last modified: 2025 July 28