API05005: Plugin Not Found
What This Means
A required WordPress plugin is not installed or active. This could be WooCommerce itself, a required extension, or an integration plugin.
Common Causes
- WooCommerce deactivated — WooCommerce was disabled
- Required extension missing — A needed WooCommerce extension isn't installed
- Plugin conflict — Another plugin caused a required plugin to deactivate
- Failed update — A plugin update failed and left it deactivated
How to Fix
1. Verify WooCommerce is Active
WCPOS requires WooCommerce:
- Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins
- Find "WooCommerce"
- Ensure it's activated
2. Check for Required Extensions
Some WCPOS features may require extensions:
- Check error message for specific plugin name
- Install and activate the required extension
3. Review Plugin Conflicts
If plugins were deactivated due to conflicts:
- Check your email for WordPress notifications
- Review error logs
- Resolve conflicts and reactivate
4. Check Plugin Files
If a plugin's files are missing:
- Reinstall the plugin from WordPress.org
- Or restore from backup
- Activate the plugin
5. Update All Plugins
Outdated plugins may cause issues:
- Go to Dashboard → Updates
- Update all plugins
- Verify all required plugins are active
Required Plugins
At minimum, WCPOS requires:
- WooCommerce — The e-commerce platform
- WCPOS — The POS plugin
Additional features may require other plugins.