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PayPal sandbox and RAP script problem..

by Simon Stanley
5 replies
Hey guys

Wondering if anyone else here is having the same problem with PayPal sandbox and RAP script.

I have set up my product, and looking to test my sales process using paypal sandbox

However once I make the purchase using my dummy paypal account, the rap page displays..

Waiting for PayPal to confirm your purchase, please wait...
55 seconds left...
(This page will refresh every 5 seconds until PayPal provides payment confirmation)

However eventually the page times out and the transaction fails, so I am therefore not able to test my OTO's etc.

Anyone had this problem before?

Thanks

Simon
#paypal #problem #rap #sandbox #script
  • Profile picture of the author seasoned
    Simon,

    Paypal does the acknowledgement ASYNCHRONOUSLY!!!!!! WAITING for the acknowledgement is not the best thing. USUALLY, there is no difference, because the first try usually succeeds, and the first couple are quick, but the get successively longer.

    https://cms.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/?&...admin_IPNIntro

    The IPN message service does not assume that all messages will be received by your listener in a timely manner. Because the internet is not 100% reliable, messages can become lost or delayed. To handle the possibility of transmission and receipt delays or failures, the IPN message service implements a retry mechanism that resends messages at various intervals until you acknowledge that the message has successfully been received. Messages may be resent for up to four days after the original message.
    The way it is SUPPOSED to work is that you listen ASYNCRONOUSLY! The customer can do what they are allowed to do for free AND, if they stray elsewhere, it will PROBABLY be transparent. IF you aren't paid, and want to delay things, politly tell them you are waiting for confirmation, and send them an email at that point.

    Steve
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  • Profile picture of the author DPSikes
    Originally Posted by Simon Cad View Post

    Hey guys

    Wondering if anyone else here is having the same problem with PayPal sandbox and RAP script.

    I have set up my product, and looking to test my sales process using paypal sandbox

    However once I make the purchase using my dummy paypal account, the rap page displays..

    Waiting for PayPal to confirm your purchase, please wait...


    55 seconds left...




    (This page will refresh every 5 seconds until PayPal provides payment confirmation)




    However eventually the page times out and the transaction fails, so I am therefore not able to test my OTO's etc.

    Anyone had this problem before?

    Thanks

    Simon
    Having the same exact problem, can't figure out how to fix it.

    Anyone have any suggestions?
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  • Profile picture of the author globalpro
    Diana,

    Go back to the RAP forum. I sent you a PM.

    Thanks,

    John
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