Getting Started
Follow these steps to set up and begin testing in the Walmart Multichannel Solutions (MCS) sandbox environment.
- Obtain sandbox credentials
- Request sandbox credentials as a seller or solution provider. Refer to Get sandbox credentials in the Walmart Developer Portal.
- Ensure your application has access to MCS APIs included in its API scope.
- Set up a test sales channel
Create a test channel using the endpoint POST https://sandbox.walmartapis.com/v3/fulfillment/orders-fulfillments/channel-details.
After you create a test channel, if you want to update the channel configuration use the endpoint PUT https://sandbox.walmartapis.com/v3/fulfillment/orders-fulfillments/channel-details.
- Create test items
Create mock items in your sandbox catalog using the endpoint POST https://sandbox.walmartapis.com/v3/fulfillment/mcs/item. These mock items can be used to test MCS orders.
- Simulate orders and tracking
Test the end-to-end flow by placing and tracking mock orders.
Create test orders using the endpoint POST https://sandbox.walmartapis.com/v3/fulfillment/orders-fulfillments .
Check order status using the endpointGET https://sandbox.walmartapis.com/v3/fulfillment/orders-fulfillments/status.
Pre-configuration requirements
Before simulating orders, make sure that the following configurations are complete.
| Task | API endpoint | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Create items | POST https://sandbox.walmartapis.com/v3/fulfillment/mcs/item | Adds mock items required for order creation. |
| Create sales channel(s) | POST https://sandbox.walmartapis.com/v3/fulfillment/orders-fulfillments/channel-details | Defines the sales channels to be used for testing orders |
| Update sales channel(s) | `PUT https://sandbox.walmartapis.com/v3/fulfillment/orders-fulfillments/channel-details | Updates the sales channels to be used for testing orders |
| Set required headers | martId, buId | Headers required by some MCS APIs. |
Omit orgId | — | Do not include this field as seller context is derived internally. |
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