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Jan 24, 2023
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Paypal error Docdata

The error message Transaction refused because of an invalid argument indicates that the API rights are not set up correctly.

The merchant needs to follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your PayPal account

2. Select ‘Profile’

3. Select ‘Account Information

4. Select Option 1 'Grant API permission'

5. In the field ‘Third Party Permission Username’ please fill in: development_api1.docdatapayments.com

6. Check all the boxes to grant access rights from ‘Use Express Checkout to process payments’ to ‘Issue a refund for any prior transaction’.

The email address that the merchant uses for PayPal should be registered at CM.com.

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