Fix Prestashop error You have no access to this product – missing default category
PrestaShop Product Category Fixer: Automating Missing Category Links PrestaShop users often encounter errors like: “You are not allowed to see this product” This typically occurs when products are imported using tools like SimpleImport but lack proper category associations. Specifically, the product’s id_category_default is not recorded in the ps_category_product table. To address this, the ps_category_product_fix.py script, along with the PrestaShopDB helper class, provides a robust solution to identify and resolve such database inconsistencies. Here’s an explanation of the provided scripts and how to use them. How the Scripts Work PrestaShopDB Class: Extracts database credentials from PrestaShop’s PHP configuration file (parameters.php). Provides a method to test the database connection. Fix Script (ps_category_product_fix.py): Connects to the database using PrestaShopDB. Identifies products missing entries in the ps_category_product table. For each missing product, adds the appropriate id_category_default entry into ps_category_product. Key Features of the Scripts Dynamic Credential Parsing: Automatically reads PrestaShop’s database credentials from the PHP configuration file, avoiding hardcoding sensitive information. Batch Processing: Handles large numbers of products in batches to avoid overwhelming the database or running into performance issues. Logging: Logs details about the script’s operations, including the number of records fixed and any issues encountered. Progress Display: Uses a progress bar to
