ParseError: syntax error, unexpected '' . $optionvalue . '' (T_CONSTANT_ENCAPSED_STRING) in ..../includes/functions

[John Diver]

Hey,

Getting this error on my site, not sure what to do, changed PHP versions.

Thanks

ParseError: syntax error, unexpected '' . $optionvalue . '' (T_CONSTANT_ENCAPSED_STRING) in ..../includes/functions.php(5346) : eval()'d code on line 3

[Mark.B]

What version of vBulletin, and what version of php?

If you are running php 7 you will need vBulletin 3.8.11
If you are running php 5.6 you will need at least vBulletin 3.8.10

To download these versions you will need to purchase a license upgrade which is $149 (it's actually a vB4 license).

[John Diver]

Hey,

This is the line that is giving the error:

eval ('$languagelist .= "' . fetch_template('option') . '";');

It was working fine before so I don't know what's changed..

[Mark.B]

Hey,

This is the line that is giving the error:

eval ('$languagelist .= "' . fetch_template('option') . '";');

It was working fine before so I don't know what's changed..

Please see my post above, we will need the questions answering in order to assist.

Most likely, your host has upgraded php to a version that is not compatible with your old version of vBulletin. If so, you will need to upgrade your vBulletin license and upgrade to vBulletin 3.8.11.