Removal of ITEM_NOT_STOCKED_AT_LOCATION error
Shopify developer change
MerchantDiff detected this entry in Shopify's official developer changelog on June 19, 2026.
This Shopify update is categorized as Action Required, API, Breaking API Change, GraphQL Admin API, 2026-10.
What changed
The ITEM_NOT_STOCKED_AT_LOCATION error will be removed from InventoryAdjustQuantities, InventoryMoveQuantities, InventorySetOnHandQuantities, and InventorySetQuantitiesUserErrorCode as of API version 2026-10. Following the changes described here, inventory quantities can now be adjusted at any location. As a result, the condition that previously triggered ITEM_NOT_STOCKED_AT_LOCATION can no longer occur, and this error is no longer emitted. This update removes an obsolete error code. If your app currently handles ITEM_NOT_STOCKED_AT_LOCATION, you can safely remove any logic that depends on this specific error.
Who is affected
Apps using the affected Shopify GraphQL API surface should review this change.
What action may be needed
Check your codebase for use of the affected surface. If it is in use, review Shopify's official migration guidance and replace or remove the dependency before adopting the affected API version.
Use the official Shopify entry below as the source of truth for technical implementation details, affected APIs, migration instructions and deadlines.
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