ACSD-47444: Trying to access array offset on value of type bool error when accessing certain non-existing category paths for known products on PHP 7.4

The ACSD-47444 patch solves the issue where you see Trying to access array offset on value of type bool error when accessing certain non-existing category paths for known products on PHP 7.4. This patch is available when the Quality Patches Tool (QPT) 1.1.22 is installed.

Affected products and versions

The patch is created for Adobe Commerce version:

• Adobe Commerce (all deployment methods) 2.4.2-p1

Compatible with Adobe Commerce versions:

• Adobe Commerce (all deployment methods) 2.4.0 - 2.4.2-p2

Issue

You experience the following error: Trying to access array offset on value of type bool when accessing certain non-existing category paths for known products, on PHP 7.4.

Prerequisites:

PHP 7.4.

Steps to reproduce:

1. Create a new product - with the name “test”.
2. Go to Stores > Settings > Configuration > CATALOG > Catalog > Search Engine Optimization > set Generate “category/product” URL Rewrites = No.
3. Go to the storefront and visit the URL like …/abc/test.html (“abc” - should not exist).

Expected results:

404 page.

Actual results:

500 error:

Notice: Trying to access array offset on value of type bool in /app/code/Magento/CatalogUrlRewrite/Model/Storage/DynamicStorage.php on line 182

Apply the patch

To apply individual patches, use the following links depending on your deployment method:

• Adobe Commerce or Magento Open Source on-premises: Quality Patches Tool > Usage in the Quality Patches Tool guide.
• Adobe Commerce on cloud infrastructure: Upgrades and Patches > Apply Patches in our developer documentation.

Related reading

To learn more about Quality Patches Tool, refer to:

• Quality Patches Tool released: a new tool to self-serve quality patches in our support knowledge base.
• Check if patch is available for your Adobe Commerce issue using Quality Patches Tool in our support knowledge base.

For info about other patches available in QPT, refer to Quality Patches Tool: Search for patches in the Quality Patches Tool guide.