I'm Getting the error code 10548 with merchant's account is not able to process transactions.
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I'm Getting the error code 10548 with merchant's account is not able to process transactions when i link a live account. I have set up everything perfect in my sandbox and works fine.

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Good day @nmsware
Thank you for posting to the PayPal community.
The error you have encountered typically arises when the merchant account used for the transaction is not designated as a business account on PayPal. To resolve this issue, I kindly ask you to verify your account settings.
To assist you with the issue you are currently facing, please refer to the guide link provided below:
https://www.paypal.com/in/cshelp/article/why-did-i-get-api-error-code-10548-ts1147
If your still facing issues, please create an MTS ticket via - https://www.paypal-support.com/s/?language=en_US with the detailed information and error details.
Sincerely,
Kavya
PayPal MTS
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