{"id":14133,"date":"2023-04-13T00:35:22","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T00:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/?p=14133"},"modified":"2023-10-20T09:57:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T09:57:30","slug":"magento-2-4-6-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/magento-2-4-6-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"Magento 2.4.6 Release: Exploring the Best Features and Enhancements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Get ready for some exciting news!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most awaited Magento 2.4.6 release is finally here! As of March 14, 2023, the latest version of this ecommerce platform is available for download.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what&#8217;s new in Magento 2.4.6, and why should you care? This release introduces support for PHP 8.2, which means faster performance and better <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/top-magento-2-security-extensions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">security for your online store<\/a>. Plus, there are over 300 quality fixes and enhancements, making this the most polished version of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-magento-e-commerce-platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Magento<\/a> yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And there&#8217;s, even more to be excited about! With the upgraded core composer dependencies and third-party libraries, this release promises to supercharge your online selling experience. Whether you&#8217;re a shop owner or a developer, you&#8217;ll find something to love in Magento 2.4.6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog post, we&#8217;ll explore the latest updates and improvements in Magento 2.4.6. So, let&#8217;s dive in and see what all the fuss is about!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/magento-2-4-6-upgrade\/#Magento_246_Update_Key_Features_and_Enhancements\" title=\"Magento 2.4.6 Update: Key Features and Enhancements\">Magento 2.4.6 Update: Key Features and Enhancements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/magento-2-4-6-upgrade\/#Security_Improvements\" title=\"Security Improvements\">Security Improvements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/magento-2-4-6-upgrade\/#Platform_Improvements\" title=\"Platform Improvements\">Platform Improvements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/magento-2-4-6-upgrade\/#Accessibility_Updates\" title=\"Accessibility Updates\">Accessibility Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/magento-2-4-6-upgrade\/#Braintree_Payment_Updates\" title=\"Braintree Payment Updates\">Braintree Payment Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/magento-2-4-6-upgrade\/#Performance_Scalability_Enhancements\" title=\"Performance &amp; Scalability Enhancements\">Performance &amp; Scalability Enhancements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/magento-2-4-6-upgrade\/#GraphQL_Performance_Updates\" title=\"GraphQL Performance Updates\">GraphQL Performance Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/magento-2-4-6-upgrade\/#B2B_Updates\" title=\"B2B Updates\">B2B Updates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/magento-2-4-6-upgrade\/#Page_Builder_and_PWA_Studio_Updates\" title=\"Page Builder and PWA Studio Updates\">Page Builder and PWA Studio Updates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/magento-2-4-6-upgrade\/#Major_Issues_Fixed\" title=\"Major Issues Fixed\">Major Issues Fixed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/magento-2-4-6-upgrade\/#Magento_246_System_Requirements\" title=\"Magento 2.4.6 System Requirements\">Magento 2.4.6 System Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/magento-2-4-6-upgrade\/#Magento_246_Official_Release_Notes\" title=\"Magento 2.4.6 Official Release Notes\">Magento 2.4.6 Official Release Notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/magento-2-4-6-upgrade\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magento_246_Update_Key_Features_and_Enhancements\"><\/span>Magento 2.4.6 Update: Key Features and Enhancements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the new update, Magento is raising the bar again, delivering the most innovative and comprehensive solution for online businesses. Let&#8217;s dive into the key highlights of the Magento 2.4.6 release and see what makes it worth the upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_Improvements\"><\/span>Security Improvements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/security-improvements-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"Magento 2.4.6 Security Updates: Enhanced Security for Your E-commerce Store\" class=\"wp-image-14197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/security-improvements-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/security-improvements-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/security-improvements-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/security-improvements.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Magento 2.4.6 brings important security fixes and improvements, ensuring your online store stays protected. Here&#8217;s a quick summary of the enhancements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eight essential security fixes &amp; for more details, refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/helpx.adobe.com\/security.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Security Bulletin<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved Admin action logs for grid views, mass actions, and exports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reCAPTCHA<\/a> validation during checkout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New system configuration setting to require email confirmation when an admin user changes their email<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there have been no confirmed attacks related to these issues, staying vigilant and safeguarding your online store is crucial. Most of these issues, however, require the attacker to gain access to the Admin panel first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To maintain a secure store, consider implementing these measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IP allowlisting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/magento-2fa-implementation-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">Two-factor authentication<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a VPN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choosing a unique location for the Admin panel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practicing good password hygiene<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/magento-security-tips-and-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\">Essential Magento Security Practices<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Platform_Improvements\"><\/span>Platform Improvements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/platform-improvements-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"Magento 2.4.6 Platform Updates - Introducing support for PHP 8.2\" class=\"wp-image-14198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/platform-improvements-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/platform-improvements-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/platform-improvements-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/platform-improvements.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Magento 2.4.6 brings significant platform enhancements to boost the user experience. Here&#8217;s a concise summary of the improvements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.php.net\/releases\/8.2\/en.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PHP 8.2<\/a>, while PHP 8.1 remains supported<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removal of PHP 7.4 support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for Composer 2.2.x, Redis 7.0.x, <a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/docs\/commerce-operations\/upgrade-guide\/prepare\/prerequisites.html?lang=en#upgrade-elasticsearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elasticsearch 8.x<\/a>, and MariaDB 10.6 (LTS version)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction of OpenSearch as the default search engine for Adobe Commerce on-premises and cloud deployments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magento Open Source and Magento Commerce 2.4.6 can be installed and operated using OpenSearch 2.x as the <a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/docs\/commerce-operations\/installation-guide\/prerequisites\/search-engine\/overview.html?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">search engine prerequisite<\/a>, whether on-premises or on the cloud.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgrades to outdated JavaScript libraries and removal of outdated dependencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laminas dependencies updated to support PHP 8.2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accessibility_Updates\"><\/span>Accessibility Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/accessibility-updates-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"Improved accessibility features in Magento 2.4.6 update\" class=\"wp-image-14199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/accessibility-updates-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/accessibility-updates-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/accessibility-updates-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/accessibility-updates.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Magento 2.4.6 prioritizes creating an accessible, user-friendly storefront experience on <strong>Venia<\/strong> (PWA). Key accessibility updates include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Matching the visual text label for the <strong>Sign in<\/strong> button with its accessible name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding descriptive accessible names to buttons throughout the storefront<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Including verbal descriptive labels for the <strong>Has Video<\/strong> checkboxes in search filters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring full-page storefront functionality is accessible for keyboard-only users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These updates enhance the usability and accessibility of the platform for a more inclusive shopping experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Braintree_Payment_Updates\"><\/span>Braintree Payment Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/braintree-payment-updates-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"New features and improvements in Braintree payment method in Magento 2.4.6 release\" class=\"wp-image-14200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/braintree-payment-updates-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/braintree-payment-updates-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/braintree-payment-updates-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/braintree-payment-updates.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Magento 2.4.6 introduces several enhancements to the Braintree payment method, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enabling Braintree Pay Later buttons and messages for Italy and Spain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activating the PayLater button &amp; messaging with PayPal Vault<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adding Fraud Protection and ACH webhooks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These updates provide a more secure and user-friendly payment experience for both merchants and customers, expanding the platform&#8217;s reach to new markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/best-magento-payment-gateway-options-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/best-magento-payment-gateway-options-2023\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Payment Gateways for Magento<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance_Scalability_Enhancements\"><\/span>Performance &amp; Scalability Enhancements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/performance-and-scalability-updates-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"Magento 2.4.6 Performance and Scalability Improvements\" class=\"wp-image-14201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/performance-and-scalability-updates-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/performance-and-scalability-updates-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/performance-and-scalability-updates-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/performance-and-scalability-updates.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Magento 2.4.6 introduces various performance and scalability enhancements, making it more efficient and capable of handling increased business demands. Here&#8217;s a summary of the improvements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improved performance for operations involving 100+ customer segments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced product grid performance with the ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/docs\/commerce-operations\/performance-best-practices\/configuration.html?lang=en#limit-number-of-products-in-grid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">limit the number of products displayed<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New REST API endpoint for high-performance data import (up to 100,000 records per minute)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimized order processing for Adobe Commerce 2.4.6 on cloud infrastructure customers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These enhancements ensure a faster and more efficient experience for merchants and their customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GraphQL_Performance_Updates\"><\/span>GraphQL Performance Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/graphQL-performance-updates-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"GraphQL Performance Updates in Magento 2.4.6 release - Improved API Response Time and Performance\" class=\"wp-image-14202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/graphQL-performance-updates-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/graphQL-performance-updates-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/graphQL-performance-updates-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/graphQL-performance-updates.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest Magento 2.4.6 release introduces various GraphQL performance enhancements, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\" start=\"1\">\n<li>Improved response times for product queries in categories with category permissions enabled, optimizing GraphQL resolver operations and product permission processing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced category tree rendering performance for stores with many categories by optimizing custom attributes metadata fetching, category ID fetching, and category children loading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faster response times for bulk cart operations through GraphQL, streamlining queries for adding up to 500 simple and configurable products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The customer query now supports order sorting, allowing orders to be sorted by order number or creation date in ascending or descending order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A new mutation, deleteCustomer, was added to enable customer account deletion through GraphQL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimized permissions read in shared catalogs for the addProductsToCart mutation, improving overall performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product permissions optimized with product inline fragments, further enhancing query efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>These updates enhance the performance of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/magento-2-rest-api-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Magento 2 APIs<\/a>, making the platform more efficient and responsive for merchants and developers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"B2B_Updates\"><\/span>B2B Updates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/b2b-updates-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"Magento 2.4.6 B2B Updates: Enhanced Features for Business-to-Business E-commerce\" class=\"wp-image-14203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/b2b-updates-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/b2b-updates-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/b2b-updates-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/b2b-updates.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Magento 2.4.6 release brings new enhancements to the B2B functionality with the introduction of two GraphQL schemas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Purchase Order GraphQL schema: This schema provides B2B company users with <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.adobe.com\/commerce\/webapi\/graphql\/schema\/b2b\/purchase-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purchase Order Management<\/a> capabilities, including creating, editing, and deleting purchase orders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase Order Rule GraphQL schema: This schema enables the creation, editing, and deletion of <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.adobe.com\/commerce\/webapi\/graphql\/schema\/b2b\/purchase-order-rule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">approval rules<\/a>, as well as the manual validation of purchase orders.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>These updates offer a more comprehensive B2B experience by fully exposing the Purchase Orders for Companies feature through the GraphQL API. 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The <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.adobe.com\/commerce\/pwa-studio\/integrations\/adobe-commerce\/version-compatibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Version compatibility<\/a> documentation provides a list of PWA Studio versions and their compatible Adobe Commerce core versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Issues_Fixed\"><\/span>Major Issues Fixed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Magento 2.4.6 brings hundreds of improvements to the platform, enhancing the overall quality, refining payment methods, increasing accessibility, and boosting the performance of GraphQL caching. The update also strengthens the integration with Google modules. The following are some noteworthy fixes and enhancements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Resolved issues with the Yes\/No filter on the Admin customer segments grid during the creation of a new cart price rule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Added missing spaces between custom currency symbols and prices for both storefront and Admin product prices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full-page cache flushing prevented unless the ordered product is out of stock.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance improvements in installation, upgrade, and deployment processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proper execution of <code>catalog_index_refresh_price<\/code> cron job, fixing previous errors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced keyboard accessibility for button workflow in Checkout and Review order processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for named constructor arguments in <code>Magento\\Framework\\Code\\Reader\\ArgumentsReader::getParentCall()<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accurate shipping rate calculations for FedEx, USPS, and UPS when the Free Shipping Cart rule is set to match only a subset of cart items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enabled merchants to utilize custom external SMTP providers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resolved issues related to duplicate order emails sent to customers when an order was created from the Admin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated outdated JavaScript libraries to their latest versions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Efficient handling of bulk product updates and filtering in the grid via API without errors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fixed the display of image options as HTML markup in default template emails for products with custom options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proper caching of data when the L2 cache is configured enhances performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved &#8220;Display Out of Stock Products&#8221; functionality when the option is enabled on the storefront inventory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allowed admins to add simple products with a salable quantity of 0 to configurable products in their shopping carts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fixed the error \u201cSomething go went wrong with default view\u201d when shoppers added simple products to an existing configurable product.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensured customers could log in after a password reset if they exceeded the maximum number of failed login attempts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These highlights provide an overview of the numerous improvements in Magento 2.4.6. For a comprehensive list, please consult the <a href=\"https:\/\/experienceleague.adobe.com\/docs\/commerce-operations\/release\/notes\/adobe-commerce\/2-4-6.html?lang=en#system-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">release notes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Magento_246_System_Requirements\"><\/span>Magento 2.4.6 System Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Magento 2.4.6 has specific system requirements to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostduplex.com\/blog\/best-wordpress-speed-test-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ensure optimal performance<\/a> and compatibility. 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