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@erisf it’s more like template driven; you can add additional fields to the registration field

Signup Fields

You can find the ref for template override here https://codex.buddypress.org/themes/theme-compatibility-1-7/template-hierarchy/

Will suggest checking for BuddyPress themes to avoid excessive work for template override and custom CSS

Hi there, and welcome to the world of BuddyPress! Don’t worry; the 500 error can be daunting for beginners, but we’ll work together.
I’ve seen this issue reported before with the Lambda theme and BuddyPress, and it boils down to a compatibility issue with the navigation functions. Here’s how we can tackle it:

1. Debug Mode Explained:
Good job enabling debug mode! The error message you shared (“Call to a member function get_primary() on null”) points to line 2558 in bp-core-functions.php. This line attempts to access a navigation menu item that’s not available, causing the 500 error.

2. Don’t Modify Core Files:
While removing the problematic line might seem tempting, avoiding modifying core BuddyPress files directly is crucial. This can cause conflicts and instability down the line.

3. Theme Compatibility Fix:
Instead, let’s explore theme compatibility options:
Theme Update: Check if an updated version of Lambda is available. Developers often fix compatibility issues in newer versions.
Theme-Specific Navigation Hook: Some themes, like Lambda, provide custom hooks for modifying the navigation. Research Lambda’s documentation or contact their support team to see if such a hook exists. You can then use this hook to customize the BuddyPress navigation without touching core files.
Alternate Theme: Unfortunately, if compatibility solutions are unavailable, switching to a different theme that plays well with BuddyPress might be necessary. Popular choices include BuddyPress-compatible themes like BuddyBoss, BuddyPress Theme, and Total.

4. Community Resources:
Don’t hesitate to tap into the wider BuddyPress community for support:
BuddyPress Forums: Head over to the BuddyPress forums and search for similar issues related to Lambda and navigation. You might find existing solutions or helpful advice from other users.
BuddyPress Slack: Join the BuddyPress Slack community to chat with developers and experienced users in real-time.

5. Next Steps:
Based on your preference and technical comfort level, please choose one of the suggested solutions and try it out. If you need further assistance with specific configurations or troubleshooting, please share more details, and we can delve deeper together.
Remember, the BuddyPress community is friendly and supportive, so don’t hesitate to ask for help. Good luck, and I hope you get your BuddyPress site up and running smoothly soon!

@eluyawi

You can use the following code snippet to create a new tab to display at BuddyPress Profile.

// Function to add a custom tab for Membership Details in the BuddyPress profile
function wbcom_rcp_buddypress_add_membership_tab() {
    global $bp;

    // Define a new navigation item for the BuddyPress profile menu
    bp_core_new_nav_item(array(
        'name' => __('Membership', 'textdomain'), // The name of the tab
        'slug' => 'membership', // The slug for the tab, used in the URL
        'screen_function' => 'wbcom_rcp_buddypress_membership_screen', // The function that will load when the tab is clicked
        'position' => 50, // Position of the tab in the profile navigation
        'parent_url' => bp_loggedin_user_domain() . '/membership/', // The parent URL for this sub-navigation
        'parent_slug' => $bp->profile->slug, // The slug of the parent navigation item
        'default_subnav_slug' => 'membership' // Default sub-navigation slug
    ));
}

// Function to handle the display of the Membership Details tab content
function wbcom_rcp_buddypress_membership_screen() {
    // Add the title and content to the Membership tab using actions
    add_action('bp_template_title', 'wbcom_rcp_buddypress_membership_screen_title');
    add_action('bp_template_content', 'wbcom_rcp_buddypress_membership_screen_content');
    // Load the BuddyPress plugin template for displaying the tab content
    bp_core_load_template(apply_filters('bp_core_template_plugin', 'members/single/plugins'));
}

// Function to set the title of the Membership Details tab
function wbcom_rcp_buddypress_membership_screen_title() {
    echo 'Membership Details'; // Title displayed on the Membership tab
}

// Function to display the content of the Membership Details tab
function wbcom_rcp_buddypress_membership_screen_content() {
    // Use the shortcode [subscription_details] to display membership information
    echo do_shortcode('[subscription_details]');
}

// Hook the function to add the Membership tab into the BuddyPress setup navigation action
add_action('bp_setup_nav', 'wbcom_rcp_buddypress_add_membership_tab');

You can use a plugin to add code snippets to your WordPress website using a plugin like “Code Snippets.” This plugin allows you to add custom PHP code snippets to your site without editing your theme’s functions.php file.

@fourbfb you can try to debug with the following steps.

1- Temporarily deactivate other plugins to rule out conflicts, as another plugin might interfere with BuddyPress’s upload functionality.
2- Switch to a default WordPress theme like Twenty Twenty to check if the issue is theme-related.
3- Verify PHP settings such as upload_max_filesize and post_max_size are adequate in your php.ini file.
4- Use the browser’s developer console (F12) to check for JavaScript errors that might block the upload process.
5- Ensure that the profile photo and group icon uploads are enabled in BuddyPress settings.

🙂 Depending on your website’s plugins, theme, and any custom BuddyPress codes. BuddyX is ready for BPv12+ it does not need BP Classic. All our plugins are also ready for BPv12+.

@thesun2012 bp_legacy_theme_ajax_messages_star_handler is not mandatory; you can also create your custom handler based on it
for example

function wbcom_custom_buddypress_ajax_handler() {
    check_ajax_referer('custom-bp-ajax-nonce', 'security');

    $displayed_user_id = isset($_POST['displayed_user_id']) && !empty($_POST['displayed_user_id']) 
                         ? (int) sanitize_text_field($_POST['displayed_user_id']) 
                         : get_current_user_id();

    $message_id = isset($_POST['message_id']) ? (int) sanitize_text_field($_POST['message_id']) : 0;
    $star_status = isset($_POST['star_status']) ? sanitize_text_field($_POST['star_status']) : '';
    $bulk = isset($_POST['bulk']) && !empty($_POST['bulk']);

    if (!bp_is_active('messages', 'star') || empty($message_id) || !is_user_logged_in() || !bp_core_can_edit_settings()) {
        wp_send_json_error(array('message' => 'Invalid request or insufficient permissions.'));
        return;
    }

    $result = bp_messages_star_set_action(array(
        'action' => $star_status,
        'message_id' => $message_id,
        'bulk' => $bulk,
        'user_id' => $displayed_user_id
    ));

    if ($result) {
        wp_send_json_success();
    } else {
        wp_send_json_error(array('message' => 'Failed to update message status.'));
    }
}

add_action('wp_ajax_wbcom_custom_buddypress_action', 'wbcom_custom_buddypress_ajax_handler');

AJAX Request Adjustments like this

jQuery.ajax({
    url: ajaxurl,
    type: 'POST',
    data: {
        'action': 'wbcom_custom_buddypress_action',
        'displayed_user_id': displayedUserId, // Include if available
        'message_id': messageId,
        'star_status': starStatus,
        // Additional data...
    },
    success: function(response) {
        // Handle success
    },
    error: function(error) {
        // Handle error
    }
});

We can suggest modifying the bp_legacy_theme_ajax_messages_star_handler() function to handle the displayed user ID and use the logged-in user ID as a fallback.

function bp_legacy_theme_ajax_messages_star_handler() {
    if ( false === bp_is_active( 'messages', 'star' ) || empty( $_POST['message_id'] ) ) {
        return;
    }

    // Check nonce.
    check_ajax_referer( 'bp-messages-star-' . (int) $_POST['message_id'], 'nonce' );

    // Check capability.
    if ( ! is_user_logged_in() || ! bp_core_can_edit_settings() ) {
        return;
    }

    // Get the displayed user ID or fallback to the logged-in user ID.
    $user_id = isset($_POST['displayed_user_id']) && !empty($_POST['displayed_user_id']) 
               ? (int) $_POST['displayed_user_id'] 
               : get_current_user_id();

    if ( true === bp_messages_star_set_action( array(
        'action'     => $_POST['star_status'],
        'message_id' => (int) $_POST['message_id'],
        'bulk'       => ! empty( $_POST['bulk'] ) ? true : false,
        'user_id'    => $user_id  // Use the determined user ID
     ) ) ) {
        echo '1';
        die();
    }

    echo '-1';
    die();
}

Hi @imath,

I have a similar / related issue. I’m using Restrict Content Pro’s registration page with the latest Buddypress version (12.1.1) on a staging site and my registration page broke. It told me “Member registration is currently not allowed”, even if I disable the buddypress plugin.

I tried the gist you posted https://gist.github.com/imath/c5c34feb5d3c9b3070f7a11bc339f103 in my child theme’s functions.php but the registration page still does not work. Any ideas?

*Update* – I read through the earlier post and found the first workaround – going to Buddypress Settings -> URLs, but did not see any option to change the register slug. I had to briefly turn on wordpress general settings “Anyone can register” so that more options would appear in “URLs”. I was able to set the slug to something else like ‘sign-in’ and that seemed to allow my RCP registration to function again.

Just to check, I disabled “Anyone can register”. Seems like the BP slug change stuck and my RCP registration is operational.

@investbuddy123 Based on your description of issues with BuddyPress on your WordPress site, you’re encountering problems with group updates and public messaging functionalities.

Here is a step-by-step guide to debug the issue:

Check for Plugin Conflicts: Deactivate all plugins except BuddyPress and BP Classic. If the issue is resolved, reactivate each plugin individually to identify the conflicting plugin.

Theme Compatibility: You’ve tried switching to the Twenty-Three theme with no success, which is good. It rules out theme-specific issues.

Inspect JavaScript Errors: Use the browser’s Developer Tools (usually accessible by pressing F12) to check for JavaScript errors in the Console tab. JavaScript issues often cause features like loading updates or activating functions to fail.

Server and PHP Error Logs: Check your server and PHP error logs for any relevant errors. Your hosting provider can assist you in accessing these if you’re unsure how.

Test on a Staging Site: If possible, clone your site to a staging environment. This allows you to test without affecting your live site.

Cache and Optimization Plugins: If you use caching or optimization plugins, clear the cache and temporarily disable them to see if they are causing the issue.

Check for Custom Code: If you have any custom code (like snippets in your theme’s functions.php file or a custom plugin), comment to see if it is causing the issue.

@emaralive Thanks for alerting me about this issue.

@kioubizin using BP Classic is the way to go with your config. The issue you get with the WP legacy widgets Admin Screen is due to the Latest Activities BP Legacy widget that comes with the BP Classic Add-on.

I’ll fix it asap and build a new minor release for it. In the meantime I believe you can get rid of the issue adding this code into your theme’s functions.php file.

remove_action( 'bp_after_setup_theme', 'bp_classic_template_pack_includes', 1 );

What theme are you using? In addition, I’m going to have someone with more expertise have a look at this newly discovered issue.

I have found out from numberous users that BuddyPress version 12 doesn’t work very well, so far I’ve learned that 9 themes that are focused around having BuddyPress crash there sites now, and others who use buddypress with Wp Page Builder and Elementor and Elementor Pro are having error messages creating there websites from being useable. This is just one theme with many people leaving comments about this. https://themeforest.net/item/kleo-pro-community-focused-multipurpose-buddypress-theme/6776630/comments?page=1&filter=all#comment_30328819

I have also contacted my developer support person at Elementor Pro and they are having issues with it as well and it’s not there end with the issues. It’s going on 2 to 4 weeks for most of us.