0 syntax error, unexpected end of file jevcustomlayout.php:173 when trying to edit a module in Joomla

Sorry for the delayed response

This is strange - can you try reinstalling JEvents. The error implies this file is corrupted somehow

If that doesn't help can you enable Joomla debug mode and give us the full context of the error.

If that doesn't help can you unzip and upload that file for me to take a look at?

Hi,

I'm facing the same issue.

syntax error, unexpected end of file
/home/html/ktsvedernik.sk/public_html/administrator/components/com_jevents/fields/jevcustomlayout.php:173

Previously I reinstalled the JEvents (3.6.48). No change. I'm using Joomla 3.10.11 and Iconic Theme 3.6.7.

Today I updated to version 3.6.52. No change.
I downloaded the zip file and compared jevcustomlayout.php on my server with the one in zip-package (3.6.52). No difference.

Eventually could you advise me, where to change the date limitation for Latest Events (in database?). Unfortunately, I have limitation for past events till 20221231.

Many thanks in advance for replay.

BTW: I attached the php file downloaded from my server and call stack from debug mode.

1. unexpected end of file - this is strange. This file hasn't changed for over a year!

Can you enable Joomla debug mode so we can get more context of where the error arises?

2. Date limit - there is a min and max year config set in the main JEvents config. I suspect this needs updating in your JEvents config

p.s. Sorry - I just spotted the zip file Taking a look for clues now

Doesn't really make any sense - what version of PHP do you use?

I have a wild idea of what is the cause of this problem - can you unzip and upload this replacement file

If you are using PHP 8.2 - it may help. I can't find anything in the docs that would explain why this change may be needed but I'm wondering if this may help

Hi,
Thanks for your response.

I’m using PHP version 7.2.

Based on your response regarding the PHP version I changed the setting to PHP version 7.4. After this change the problem (0 syntax error, unexpected end of file jevcustomlayout.php:173) doesn’t occur anymore.

In next step I returned the PHP to version 7.2. Even in this state I had no problem with access to JEvents Latest Events Module. I can access the configuration page and change the “Selected categories – leave blank for all”, what was my problem (to be able show new events belonging to new categories).

It seems that the update to higher version of Joomla and PHP resulted in inconsistent state. I suggest the switch to PHP version 7.4 probably corrected some data.

Further, I went to my backup on localhost to try to reproduce the problem (database: 10.1.37-MariaDB; webserver: Apache/2.4.37 (Win32) OpenSSL/1.1.1a PHP/7.2.13.)

On the localhost I was able to repeat the problem. Then I replaced the file jevcustomlayout.php received from you. After another access to configuration page of JEvents Latest Events Module I was able to change the settings. So, your new php file works fine with PHP 7.2.

In the attachment you can see the comparison (differences) of two files - jevcustomlayout.php (yours and previous on localhost).

With kind regards M.

Thanks for your insights - PHP 7.4 is no longer under active support from PHP developers and PHP 7.2 is even older. I would recommend you use PHP 7.4 and upgrade to 8.1 as soon as you can