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January 8, 2024

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* API
* 2024-01

# New error codes added for metafield capabilities

As of API version 2024-01, we've added the `CAPABILITY_VIOLATION` error code to the `MetafieldsSetUserErrorCode` enum. This error code is returned if you attempt to update a metafield in a way that doesn't conform to the enabled capabilities.