Common issues

Common Issues

This comprehensive troubleshooting guide addresses the most frequently encountered issues when using Zerio-Scripts resources with FiveM Asset Protection (FXAP). Most problems can be resolved quickly by following the solutions provided below.

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🔍 Issue Categories

🚨 Emergency Troubleshooting

Most Common Issues (Quick Fixes)

Resource Won’t Start:

  1. Check if all dependencies are installed and started
  2. Verify the resource is properly named (no spaces, special characters)
  3. Ensure SQL files have been imported
  4. Check console for specific error messages

“Lacking Entitlement” Error:

  1. Restart your FiveM server completely
  2. Verify your license key ownership matches your purchase account
  3. Check if the resource is properly downloaded from Keymaster

Players Can’t Access Features:

  1. Verify framework compatibility (QBCore vs ESX)
  2. Check job permissions and grades
  3. Ensure target system is configured correctly
  4. Test with admin permissions first

Database Errors:

  1. Confirm SQL files have been imported
  2. Check database connection configuration
  3. Verify table names match the resource expectations
  4. Test database connectivity

🛠️ General Troubleshooting Steps

Step 1: Check the Basics

  • Server Status: Is your FiveM server running?
  • Resource Loading: Is the resource listed in server.cfg?
  • File Integrity: Are all resource files present and unmodified?
  • Permissions: Does the server have read/write access to files?

Step 2: Review Configuration

  • Framework Setup: Is your framework (QBCore/ESX) configured correctly?
  • Database Settings: Are database credentials correct?
  • Dependencies: Are all required resources started before this one?
  • Target System: Is your target system (ox_target, qtarget) working?

Step 3: Check Console Output

  • Error Messages: Look for red error messages in console
  • Warning Messages: Review yellow warning messages
  • Resource Status: Verify the resource started successfully
  • Performance: Check for performance-related warnings

Step 4: Test Functionality

  • Basic Features: Test core functionality first
  • User Permissions: Test with different permission levels
  • Multi-Player: Test with multiple players if applicable
  • Edge Cases: Test unusual scenarios or inputs

📋 Information to Gather Before Seeking Help

When reporting issues, please provide the following information to help us assist you more effectively:

Required Information

  1. Resource Name: Which Zerio-Scripts product is causing issues
  2. Server Framework: QBCore, ESX, or standalone setup
  3. FiveM Version: Your server’s FiveM version number
  4. Error Messages: Complete console output including timestamps
  5. Configuration: Relevant sections of your config files

Helpful Additional Information

  • Server Specifications: RAM, CPU, operating system
  • Other Resources: List of other resources that might conflict
  • Recent Changes: Any recent server modifications or updates
  • Reproduction Steps: Detailed steps to reproduce the issue
  • Screenshots/Videos: Visual evidence of the problem

Console Log Example

When sharing console logs, include relevant context:

[2024-01-15 10:30:45] [INFO] Starting resource: zerio-bossmenu
[2024-01-15 10:30:45] [ERROR] zerio-bossmenu: Database connection failed
[2024-01-15 10:30:45] [ERROR] zerio-bossmenu: Please check your database configuration
[2024-01-15 10:30:45] [WARN] zerio-bossmenu: Resource failed to start properly

🤝 Getting Additional Help

Community Support Channels

Support Guidelines

Before Creating a Support Ticket:

  1. Check this troubleshooting guide thoroughly
  2. Search our Discord for similar issues
  3. Test with minimal configuration/other resources disabled
  4. Document the issue with screenshots or videos

When Creating a Support Request:

  • Be Specific: Provide exact error messages and steps
  • Be Patient: Our team responds as quickly as possible
  • Be Collaborative: We may ask for additional information
  • Be Respectful: Help us maintain a positive community

Response Times

  • Critical Issues: 2-6 hours during business hours
  • General Issues: 12-24 hours
  • Feature Requests: 1-3 business days
  • Documentation Updates: 1-2 business days
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Community First: Many issues are resolved quickly by our helpful community members. Don’t hesitate to ask for help in our Discord channels before creating formal support tickets.

🔄 Keep This Guide Updated

This troubleshooting guide is continuously updated based on:

  • Community Feedback: Issues reported by users like you
  • New Features: Updates that may introduce new configuration requirements
  • Framework Changes: Updates to QBCore, ESX, and other dependencies
  • Best Practices: Improved solutions discovered by our community

Contributing to This Guide

Help make this guide better by:

  • Reporting Issues: Let us know about problems not covered here
  • Sharing Solutions: If you’ve found a fix, share it with the community
  • Suggesting Improvements: Ideas for making this guide more helpful
  • Documentation: Help us keep information current and accurate

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