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How to Create Open Shipments with FedEx WS API: Troubleshooting Consolidation Key Issues

Learn how to effectively resolve consolidation key errors when creating open shipments using the FedEx WS API, including working API examples and troubleshooting tips. --- This video is based on the question https://stackoverflow.com/q/73114494/ asked by the user 'Zero_Cool09' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/2675857/ ) and on the answer https://stackoverflow.com/a/73170161/ provided by the user 'Zero_Cool09' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/2675857/ ) at 'Stack Overflow' website. Thanks to these great users and Stackexchange community for their contributions. Visit these links for original content and any more details, such as alternate solutions, latest updates/developments on topic, comments, revision history etc. For example, the original title of the Question was: Fedex WS API testing - Open Shipment Also, Content (except music) licensed under CC BY-SA https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/l... The original Question post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license, and the original Answer post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license. If anything seems off to you, please feel free to write me at vlogize [AT] gmail [DOT] com. --- How to Create Open Shipments with FedEx WS API: Troubleshooting Consolidation Key Issues When working with the FedEx WS API and attempting to create open shipments, many developers encounter a common challenge: the infamous consolidation key error. This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of the issue, the solutions available, and a sample SOAP request for your testing needs. Understanding the Problem While integrating with the FedEx WS API, users may receive error messages indicating that a "Consolidation Key is required." This error can halt shipment processing and is particularly frustrating when developers see that everything else appears to be set up correctly. Common Symptoms of the Problem: Error Code: 3791 Message: "Consolidation Key required." Occurs when sending a CreateOpenShipmentRequest for an INTERNATIONAL_ECONOMY_DISTRIBUTION service type. Proposed Solutions Fortunately, there are workarounds and solutions suggested by FedEx to mitigate this problem. 1. Changing the Service Type FedEx has acknowledged a bug specifically relating to their Developer - Test key environments for Open Shipments. Here’s what you can do: Switch Service Type: Instead of using INTERNATIONAL_ECONOMY_DISTRIBUTION, you can change it to use FEDEX_GROUND. Example change in your XML request: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] 2. Testing in Production If changing the service type doesn't align with your business needs or workflow, another alternative offered by FedEx is to conduct testing directly in the production environment. However, this option should be approached with caution: Ensure that you are fully prepared for testing on production, as real shipments would be processed and billed. Make sure to clear any sensitive production information to avoid mishaps. Example SOAP Request for Open Shipment Here’s a complete example of what a Create Open Shipment Request might look like: [[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]] Conclusion While encountering a Consolidation Key required error can be a frustrating setback when working with the FedEx WS API, there are viable solutions available. By either switching your service type to FEDEX_GROUND or testing directly in production, you can succeed in creating Open Shipments without further interruptions. Make sure to utilize the provided sample request as a foundation for your integration and monitor FedEx's updates for any changes in API behavior. Happy Shipping!