Authorize.net CIM changes API effective Nov 3rd, 2015

Applies to: AbleCommerce Gold version R7 through R11

Release Date:  11/21/2015

Summary:  This patch will fix an issue when a stored payment profile is used for a new order or recurring order subscription payment.

INFORMATION

On November 3rd, Authorize.net released an updated version of the CIM module which is used by AbleCommerce for two specific features.

1)  Storage of a payment profile used for Recurring Order subscription payments.

2)  Storage of a payment profile used when the customer has elected to store their payment for future use.

Reference https://developer.authorize.net/api/changes/ for more information.

SYMPTOMS

If you are not sure if this change impacts you, then read the information below on how you can determine whether the patch is needed for your installation.

• Are you using any AbleCommerce Gold version R7 through R11?  If yes, continue.  If no, stop here.

• If you are using Gold R7 or Gold R8, AND you have the Recurring Orders subscription feature in-use, then install the patch below for your specific version.

• If you are using Gold R9 or higher, AND you have the Recurring Orders subscription feature in-use, OR you have enabled the Checkout option for 'Payment Storage' (allow users to save credit cards), then install the patch below for your specific version.

Patch Instructions:

There will be two patches that need to be applied.  The applicable downloads are available in the next section.  Read all instructions below before continuing.

PART ONE:

Fix any existing database records that might exist with a NULL value in the PaymentProfileID column of the ac_GatewayPaymentProfiles table.

1. Take a backup of your database as a precaution.

2. Download the "FixPaymentProfiles" patch below, and place the files in the {website}\install\ folder.  If you do not have the \install\ folder, then create one.

3. Using a browser, go to http://{your store domain}/install/FixPaymentProfiles.aspx to run the script.

4. If this install is using an Authorize.net SANDBOX account, then be sure to check the box 'Use Sandbox Mode'

5. Click the FIX button.  All changed records will be shown when completed.

6. When finished, you can remove the patch and \install\ folder.

PART TWO:

Apply a new AuthorizeNetCIM.dll to support the API changes made by Authorize.net on Nov. 3rd.

1. Download the applicable Gold Patch below for the version you are using.

2. Extract the new "CommerceBuilder.AuthorizeNetCIM.DLL" to a temporary folder

3. Stop the website using IIS application server.

4. Copy the new file to the {website}\BIN\ folder, replacing the existing one.

5. Restart the website.