Technical Notes

Configuring Your PayloadAdd metafield namespaces to Shopify trigger data in MESA and limit what each trigger returns so your workflow payload contains what you need.

Modifying and Filtering Get ListsRaise the default limit of 50 results on Shopify Get List actions in MESA and filter lists using the More fields button.

Search FiltersUse search filters from the More fields button on Shopify Get List actions in MESA to narrow results, with variables supported.

Error CodesLook up common Shopify error codes such as 400 Bad Request that can appear in MESA workflows, with suggested fixes for each one.

Accuracy of orders_count VariableUnderstand why Shopify's Customer API can return an out-of-date orders_count and how that may affect MESA workflow filters.

Accuracy of Count Products ActionLearn why the Shopify Count Products action in MESA only counts the first 10,000 products and what that means for large catalogs.

Using the Gift Cards APIRead Shopify's warning about the Gift Cards API and why MESA gift card actions should not be used to issue refunds to customers.

How to Find a Specific Record in the Manual Run MenuSearch Shopify customer, product, order and inventory level records by specific fields in the MESA Manual Run menu when they do not appear.

Order, Customer, and Product Updated Trigger FrequencyLearn why Shopify updated triggers such as Order Updated fire so often in MESA and how to keep automation runs under control.

Customer Information Relating to WebhooksSee which customer fields Shopify is removing from certain webhooks on September 23, 2025 and how that can affect your MESA workflows.