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October 1, 2023

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* 2023-10

# New error code added for MetafieldDefinitionUpdate

As of API version 2023-10, we've added the `METAOBJECT_DEFINITION_CHANGED` error code to the `MetafieldDefinitionUpdateUserErrorCode` enum. This new error code is returned if you attempt to update a `metaobject_reference` metafield definition so that it references a different Metaobject definition. Previously, this action would result in an `INTERNAL_SERVER_ERROR`.

Learn more about `METAOBJECT_DEFINITION_CHANGED` on <https://shopify.dev/docs/api/admin-graphql/2023-07/enums/MetafieldDefinitionUpdateUserErrorCode>