Critical Visual Bug in Shopware 6.7.9.1: Excessive Whitespace in Delivery Notes
Critical Visual Bug in Shopware 6.7.9.1: Excessive Whitespace in Delivery Notes
A recent discussion in the Shopware community forum has highlighted a significant visual bug introduced with the Shopware 6.7.9.1 update. Merchants are reporting "questionable formatting" (Fragwürdige Formatierung) in their delivery notes, specifically an issue with "excessive whitespace" after the position number, leading to an unprofessional and misaligned document layout. This has caused considerable frustration among shop operators who rely on these documents for their daily operations.
The Problem: Unprofessional Delivery Notes Post-Update
The core of the issue, as described by forum user R4M, is a dramatic increase in the spacing between the "Position" and "Article Number" fields on delivery notes after upgrading to Shopware 6.7.9.1. Prior to the update, these documents appeared well-structured and clean. However, the new formatting introduces an "over-the-top" (übertrieben groß) amount of space, making the documents look "very unsightly" (sehr unschön). This unexpected change has been labeled a "Verschlimmbesserung" (a worsening improvement) by the community, prompting concerns from shop operators about the professionalism of their outgoing documents.
Visual comparisons shared in the forum clearly illustrate the stark difference: documents that were once neatly aligned now feature large, empty gaps, potentially affecting readability and the overall impression given to customers.
Shopware Acknowledges the Bug: GitHub Issue 16677
Fortunately, the community quickly confirmed that this is an unintended bug, not a deliberate design choice. Forum user MrAle pointed to an official GitHub issue, Excessive whitespace after position number in delivery note, which details the problem. The issue description confirms the bug in Shopware version 6.7.9.1, affecting the Platform (Default) and the CRM/After-Sales domain, specifically concerning the delivery note (Lieferschein).
The GitHub issue outlines the problem:
- Actual behaviour: "In Shopware version 6.7.9.1, the delivery note (Lieferschein) shows an unusually large amount of whitespace after the position number (“Pos.”) in comparison to how it was handled in e.g. 6.6.10.6. This affects the layout of the document and potentially(!) leads to misalignment in the product table."
- Expected behaviour: "The spacing between the position number and the product number should be minimal and aligned consistently, as in Shopware 6.6.x."
Steps to reproduce the bug are also provided, making it easier for users and developers to verify the issue:
- Enable option
Display line item positionsin settings > documents > delivery note. - Submit an order.
- Generate delivery note document.
The issue is currently marked as "open" with a "priority/low" label, but also includes a "customer-support" tag, indicating its relevance to merchant operations.
Anticipating the Fix: Patch or Minor Release?
While a fix appears to be in place internally, as noted by marco.steinhaeuser ("sieht für mich aus wie vor drei Tagen gefixt"), the community is now awaiting clarity on its release schedule. The crucial question remains whether this fix will be deployed in an upcoming patch release, providing a quick resolution for affected merchants, or if users will have to wait for the next minor Shopware update. This uncertainty adds to the challenges faced by shop operators who need their documents to be presentable without delay.
Impact and Recommendations
Such visual glitches, even if seemingly minor, can significantly impact a merchant's professional image and operational efficiency. Unprofessional documents can lead to questions from customers and reflect poorly on the business. Shopware users experiencing this issue should monitor the official GitHub issue (16677) for updates on the fix's status and release. Staying informed through the Shopware forum and official release notes will be key to implementing the resolution as soon as it becomes available.