Problem
After updating to WHMCS 8.5.1, 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:
- Go to Configuration () > System Settings > Products/Services.
- Edit the product.
- Enter a Product Short Description.
- Click Save Changes.
Repeat this process for each product.
Last modified: September 10, 2024