[Done v1.3.8] Catchable fatal error on html_output.php line 333

Hello

I see a few posts about this but nothing "fixed" for this specific error and file that I could find... so here goes.

After I create a coupon, then click "restrictions" I'm seeing this error in "http://xxmyservernamexx/admin/coupon_restrict.php?cid=1&page=1" beside the category name dropdown box under product restrictions (see attached image).

Catchable fatal error: Object of class queryFactoryResult could not be converted to string in /xxmyserverdirectoryxx/admin/includes/functions/html_output.php on line 333

This is a brand new install. 2 categories & 1 product added. 1 Coupon created. Coupon type doesn't seem to matter.

PHP Version: 5.2.3 (Zend: 2.2.0)
MySQL 5.0.41
Zen Cart 1.3.7.1
Database Patch Level: 1.3.7.1 Fresh Installation

Once I select a category other than top the page displays correctly.

Thanks
Robert

http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?p=384852#post384852
and
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62755

DrByte:

http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?p=384852#post384852
and
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62755

Thanks, I did read those two already. The first one deals with a wordpay module and an error in functions_general.php. The second one has your quote:

Something seems odd with your database.
However, this bandage approach may work:

However this is a brand new install so there's nothing "funny" about the database. I did a clean install and added 2 categories & one product. When you said it was a "band-aid fix" I thought there must be a proper fix in the works? Or is this going to be the official fix in an upcoming release?

rmowles:

Thanks, I did read those two already.
I suggested them because I believe they'll resolve the problem you reported.

rmowles:

After I create a coupon, then click "restrictions" I'm seeing this error in "http://xxmyservernamexx/admin/coupon_restrict.php?cid=1&page=1" beside the category name dropdown box under product restrictions (see attached image).That's because your database is bringing back a blank value for the pulldown, and your PHP version doesn't like treating the blank result as an object it doesn't know how to handle when running in strict mode.
Hence the suggestion to skip displaying that section if there are no qualifying items:
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showpost.php?p=357942&postcount=10

rmowles:

Catchable fatal error: Object of class queryFactoryResult could not be converted to string in /xxmyserverdirectoryxx/admin/includes/functions/html_output.php on line 333One way to get around the incapability of PHP 5 to handle the blank object is to tell it how to handle that particular object.
Hence the suggestion to use the code in the worldpay post which specifically addresses that issue:
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showpost.php?p=384852&postcount=1

DrByte:

I suggested them because I believe they'll resolve the problem you reported.

That's because your database is bringing back a blank value for the pulldown, and your PHP version doesn't like treating the blank result as an object it doesn't know how to handle when running in strict mode.
Hence the suggestion to skip displaying that section if there are no qualifying items:
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showpost.php?p=357942&postcount=10

One way to get around the incapability of PHP 5 to handle the blank object is to tell it how to handle that particular object.
Hence the suggestion to use the code in the worldpay post which specifically addresses that issue:
http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showpost.php?p=384852&postcount=1
OK, I wasn't sure we were on the same page because it was a different module and there was also a comment about a database problem.

Thanks for the help.

Hello,
I have the same error message, but it produces when I traying to setup a new Template by clicking Administration > Tools > Template Selection then New Language (...admin/template_select.php?page=1&action=new).

My zencart version is 1.3.7.1 with
Easy Populate EP_v2_76f_r1_MS2
Links Manager 3.2.3
Template: Templatemonster Theme030

now I can't add a new theme!!
What do you recomend?
Thanks in advance and excuse my bad english

I seem to be getting the same error code in my coupon admin using v1.3.7 with PHP v5.2.4. The suggested fix by changing the functions_general.php did not eliminate the error and a customer says that he cannot complete checkout. Not sure if the two are related since other customers have completed checkout but I have yet to have one do so using the welcome coupon. I have done so in the test mode with no problems.

Catchable fatal error: Object of class queryFactoryResult could not be converted to string in /home/djscoll/public_html/catalog/admin/includes/functions/html_output.php on line 333

Any suggestions appreciated.

Richyfus:

Hello,
I have the same error message, but it produces when I traying to setup a new Template by clicking Administration > Tools > Template Selection then New Language (...admin/template_select.php?page=1&action=new).

Same thing here.

In admin>tools>template selection

I have de Default(All) theme.
I'm able to add one language I see it appear in the list
If I try to add another one, it gives me this error. The edit box on the right disapear and I receive this error :

**
Catchable fatal error: Object of class queryFactoryResult could not be converted to string in [MY PATH] /admin/includes/functions/html_output.php on line 333**

So I'm not able to add laguages to the theme... Meaning that I'm unable to edit the languages/my_language/html_includes/my_theme files...

With the debug error loggin utility it says the same... :
**PHP Catchable fatal error: Object of class queryFactoryResult could not be converted to string in [MY PATH]/admin/includes/functions/html_output.php on line 333
**
ZC 1.3.8 fresh install with no modification or add ons
PHP 5.2.4
MySQL 4.1.22-standard

How can I solve this issue ?

I saw this solution given here for the PhP5 catchable error : http://www.zen-cart.com/forum/showpost.php?p=384852&postcount=1

But from what I can tell, this code as been already modified in ZC 1.3.8...

S.

koolos.com:

Meaning that I'm unable to edit the languages/my_language/html_includes/my_theme files...

Sorry, I take that back... It's not the case, I'm able to edit the files in languages/my_language/html_includes/my_theme/ with the define page editor.

But the PHP catchable error is still there...

S.

For the storefront, if you try this altered /includes/functions/html_output.php file, does it help?

And the html_output_admin.zip, unzipped is also html_output.php ... but for the /admin/includes/functions/html_output.php.

NOTE: These updated files are compatible with v1.3.7, 1.3.7.1, 1.3.8, 1.3.8a.
They are not compatible with the admin security patch dated June 2009. See post 22 below for tips on integrating the security patch.
NOTE: The PHP 5.3 Patch for v1.3.8a has NEWER versions of these files, and you should use THOSE instead of these if you are applying the PHP 5.3 patch.

These updates ARE NOT compatible with v1.3.6 and older. You'll need to upgrade.

Bingo DrByte!

I uploaded the html_output.php in for the admin section and everything is OK now...! I'm able to load more than one language without any PhP Catchable Error.

I did'nt upload the file for the store front cause I did'nt have anyproblem on this side Thanks a lot... I'll keep it to give a try if any problem happens in the future.

Thanks again!

S.

Thanks for the confirmation.

These additional changes will be incorporated in v1.3.9 and newer.

I'm having the some proble using the version
Zen Cart 1.3.0.2

 ** Database Patch Level:  1.3.0.2**

v1.3.0.2 [2006-09-10 18:49:14] (Fresh Installation)
and using
PHP Version 5.2.2,

and the error **
Catchable fatal error**: Object of class queryFactoryResult could not be converted to string in ............................................/includes/functions/html_output.php on line **333

**what code should use to fix this?

thanks

zankye:

I'm having the some proble using the version
Zen Cart 1.3.0.2

 ** Database Patch Level:  1.3.0.2**

v1.3.0.2 [2006-09-10 18:49:14] (Fresh Installation)
and using
PHP Version 5.2.2,

and the error **
Catchable fatal error**: Object of class queryFactoryResult could not be converted to string in ............................................/includes/functions/html_output.php on line **333

**what code should use to fix this?

For PHP 5.2 compatibility, you should upgrade to v1.3.7.1 minimum ... ideally v1.3.8a which is the latest as of this writing.

DrByte:

NOTE: These updated files are compatible with v1.3.7, 1.3.7.1, 1.3.8, 1.3.8a.

and are compatible with 1.3.6 ?

tonibarcelona:

DrByte:

NOTE: These updated files are compatible with v1.3.7, 1.3.7.1, 1.3.8, 1.3.8a.

and are compatible with 1.3.6 ?
No, they're not.

DrByte:

No, they're not.
then, definetively, i must upgrade...

DrByte:

For the storefront, if you try this altered /includes/functions/html_output.php file, does it help?

And the html_output_admin.zip, unzipped is also html_output.php ... but for the /admin/includes/functions/html_output.php.

NOTE: These updated files are compatible with v1.3.7, 1.3.7.1, 1.3.8, 1.3.8a.

I did the above and it still will not appear on the store front page.

DrByte:

For the storefront, if you try this altered /includes/functions/html_output.php file, does it help?

And the html_output_admin.zip, unzipped is also html_output.php ... but for the /admin/includes/functions/html_output.php.

NOTE: These updated files are compatible with v1.3.7, 1.3.7.1, 1.3.8, 1.3.8a.

I guess I could look... but asking may be quicker...

Is this fix included in the recent admin patch?

~Melanie

Hmmm ... no.