WooCommerce REST API Error: "woocommerce_rest_cannot_view"

Overview

When working with the WooCommerce REST API, you may encounter the error message "woocommerce_rest_cannot_view". This error occurs when attempting to access a resource that requires permission that the authenticated user does not have.

Causes

There are multiple causes for this error. One common cause is attempting to view an order or customer that belongs to a different user. In this case, the requesting user must have permission to view orders or customers that do not belong to them.

Troubleshooting

To troubleshoot this error, first ensure that the requesting user has permission to view the specified resource. This can be done through the WooCommerce user roles and permissions settings.

Additionally, ensure that the correct API endpoint is being used and that the authentication credentials are correct.

Example Code

{
    "code": "woocommerce_rest_cannot_view",
    "message": "Sorry, you cannot view this resource.",
    "data": {
        "status": 401
    }
}

Conclusion

The "woocommerce_rest_cannot_view" error is a common error that occurs when attempting to access a resource that requires permission that the authenticated user does not have. By ensuring that the requesting user has permission to view the resource and that authentication credentials are correct, this error can be avoided.