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Why did I get API error code 81128?

API error code 81128 indicates that the required parameter AuthorizationID is missing from the API call. Review your code and ensure that you’re passing a valid AuthorizationID value.

See the Developer Portal for a complete list of NVP/SOAP API error codes.

See also:

Authorization and Capture

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