PAYPAL DIRECT HELP :: 10501

Im getting the error 10501 when trying to process credit cards. Already have paypal advanced and all the API information set. what am i doing wrong and how do i fix this?

10501  Invalid Configuration  This transaction cannot be processed due to an invalid merchant configuration.  Occurs when the billing agreement is disabled or inactive.    DoDirectP


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dianoche wrote:

Where can I find that? I've looked all over paypal

did you click on the link?

just enable the billing agreement and see if you still get that error

dianoche wrote:

I clicked the link, didn't see a billing agreement

there should be some kind of settings you enable that.

which plugin you are using?

dianoche wrote:

The standard one that came pre-installed with nop

If you're using this gateway ensure that your primary store currency is supported by Paypal.

1. Log into your PayPal account.
2. Click on Profile from the Home Menu.
3. Under Account Information >> Choose API Access.
4. Click on Request API Credentials.
5. Choose API Signature as the credential type.
6. Enable the checkbox and agree to the license Terms-I agree to the API Certificate Terms of Use and terms incorporated therein and press the Submit button

Before being able to receive IPN messages (optional), you'll need to activate this service; follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Premier or Business account.
2. Click the Profile subtab.
3. Click Instant Payment Notification in the Selling Preferences column.
4. Click the 'Edit IPN Settings' button to update your settings.
5. Select 'Receive IPN messages' (Enabled) and enter the URL of your IPN handler (http://www.yourStore.com/Plugins/PaymentPayPalDirect/IPNHandler).
6. Click Save, and you should get a message that you have successfully activated IPN.