How Do I Fix Shop ID Conflicts in Shopware 6?

When working with staging or development environments in Shopware 6, you may encounter unexpected app behavior. One common cause is a conflict with the Shop ID. This issue arises after cloning a live database into a staging setup, resulting in both environments sharing the same unique Shop ID.

Problem: Shop ID Conflict

In Shopware 6, every shop is assigned a unique Shop ID (core.app.shopId) stored in the system_config table. When staging shares the same ID as live, it causes:

1. App installation failures.

2. License validation errors.

3. Staging is being incorrectly treated as live.

This disrupts app functionality and makes testing unreliable.

Solution: Reset Shop ID

To resolve the issue and restore proper app behavior, follow these steps:

1. Uninstall the affected app(s) from your staging shop.
2. Remove the Shop ID from the database:
   
   
   
   DELETE FROM system_config WHERE configuration_key = 'core.app.shopId';

   1	DELETE FROM system_config WHERE configuration_key = 'core.app.shopId';

    
3. 1. Reinstall the app → Shopware will automatically generate a new, unique Shop ID.

   Note: Other Shopware apps (not plugins) depend on the Shop ID. After deletion, you may need to reinstall them as well. Always reset the Shop ID after cloning your live database to staging to keep environments isolated.

Conclusion

Resolving Shop ID conflicts ensures that your staging and live environments stay independent, preventing license errors and app malfunctions. By resetting the Shop ID, you create a reliable testing environment for updates and new features.

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