[SOLVED] PhocaCart 5.2.x Category Field Missing - Free Fix Component Available
Posted: 23 Oct 2025, 19:22
Hi everyone,
I've created a free Joomla component that fixes the missing category field issue in PhocaCart 5.2.x with Joomla 5.x.
The Problem:
After updating PhocaCart to 5.2.x on Joomla 5, the category field disappears when editing products, making it impossible to save since category is required.
The Solution:
I've developed a one-click fix component that solves this by:
• Creating the missing phocacart_content_types table
• Adding missing database columns (category_type, related_type)
• Updating incorrect values
• Clearing the cache
Download:
GitHub Repository - Free Download
Installation:
1. Download the component ZIP from GitHub
2. Install via Joomla Extensions Manager
3. Go to Components → PhocaCart Fix
4. Click "Run Fix Now"
5. Uninstall the component immediately after
Tested on:
• Joomla 5.x
• PhocaCart 5.2.x
• PHP 7.4+
Important:
• Backup your database first (recommended)
• Use at your own risk
• This is an unofficial community fix
• No official support provided
Hope this helps others facing the same issue!
- JMC
nacidosdelatierra.com
I've created a free Joomla component that fixes the missing category field issue in PhocaCart 5.2.x with Joomla 5.x.
The Problem:
After updating PhocaCart to 5.2.x on Joomla 5, the category field disappears when editing products, making it impossible to save since category is required.
The Solution:
I've developed a one-click fix component that solves this by:
• Creating the missing phocacart_content_types table
• Adding missing database columns (category_type, related_type)
• Updating incorrect values
• Clearing the cache
Download:
GitHub Repository - Free Download
Installation:
1. Download the component ZIP from GitHub
2. Install via Joomla Extensions Manager
3. Go to Components → PhocaCart Fix
4. Click "Run Fix Now"
5. Uninstall the component immediately after
Tested on:
• Joomla 5.x
• PhocaCart 5.2.x
• PHP 7.4+
Important:
• Backup your database first (recommended)
• Use at your own risk
• This is an unofficial community fix
• No official support provided
Hope this helps others facing the same issue!
- JMC
nacidosdelatierra.com