Warning: Creating default object from empty value in shipping_estimator.php

[split63]

I have been getting myDEBUG log files for a long long time with the following errors:

Inside is this message

PHP Warning:  Creating default object from empty value in ....../includes/modules/shipping_estimator.php on line 235 

Line 235:

      $order->delivery = array(//'postcode' => '', 

Not sure why that is commented out..

Sometimes the error changes to:

PHP Warning:  Creating default object from empty value in ..../includes/modules/shipping_estimator.php on line 183 

Line 183

      $order->delivery = array('postcode' => $zip_code, 

I don't see any evidence that the file has been altered. I have a backup from 2011 and the file matches.
I don't have the original source packet to compare against and the link to old Zen Cart versions on the zen-cart site is not working

Anyone have an idea as to what might be the source of this error?

[mc12345678]

Considering still using ZC 1.3.9, it might be that the PHP version has been updated beyond the capacity of the store's code. Suggestion would be to upgrade to the latest ZC (ZC 1.5.5 is currently available).

[split63]

An upgrade is planned for the summer.
But was hoping for some patch for now

[mc12345678]

An upgrade is planned for the summer.
But was hoping for some patch for now

Well, first, what is the current version of php applied to ZC and other such settings? (admin upper right, version)

[split63]

(You are presently using: v1.3.9h)
PHP Version 5.4.19
Only using USPS and FedEx shipping modules

[lat9]

There have been numerous changes to the Zen Cart core code in the 5.5 years since Zen Cart 1.3.9h's release (2010-10-27) and the debug-log you're reporting is just the proverbial "tip of the iceberg".

My suggestion, since you've got the upgrade planned for the summer, is to periodically check your store's /cache folder for additional debug-logs just in case something else crops up in the interim.

[DrByte]

There were a LOT of files that had to be touched for PHP 5.4 compatibility, so "patching" v139 to work on PHP 5.4 is not practical. It's almost the same amount of work as an upgrade. So, do an upgrade. ;)