# Debugging error messages

When Shopware is running in production mode, usually only general messages like "Theme could not be assigned to sales channel." are being displayed. Based on these general messages, it unfortunately is not possible to identify the cause of the error more precisely.

The first step in case of error messages in the administration is to receive a more detailed error message.

## Receiving more detailed error message

To receive a more detailed error message use one or both of the following options:

* Check your **PHP error log** for further information.
  * In case you don't know how to change the value, your hoster will certainly be happy to help you.
* Put Shopware (temporarily) into the **debug mode**.
  * Please find a guidance in the [Shopware Documentation](https://docs.shopware.com/en/en/shopware-6-en/tutorials-and-faq/debugging).

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