The system will not allow me to have two products with different unit counts. It says the value conflicts with the catalog.
Any suggestions?
You can solve this issue with Inventory file (flat file)
Simply download the inventory file and put all details including your variations and then upload in that file to seller central, after that within 5 minutes your issue will be solved.
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I did this but I am getting this error The SKU data provided is different from whatās already in the Amazon catalog. The standard_product_id data provided matches ASIN B0CHZ92YL6, but the following data is different from whatās already in the Amazon catalog: size (Merchant: ā1.00 Ounce (Pack of 1)ā / Amazon: ā15 Servingsā). If this is the right ASIN for your product, update your data to match whatās in the Amazon catalog. If itās not the right ASIN, make sure that your data for standard_product_id is correct.
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When creating a variation for food with different weights, you can try using the āsizeā attribute instead of the āunit countā attribute. This way, you can differentiate the variations based on the weight of the food. Make sure to provide accurate and specific information for each variation.
So I should use unit count ā1ā and unit ācountā and put the size in somewhere else? I canāt find another place to put size/weight.
Iām concerned about the cost per once not being calculated in the weight isnāt entered.
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If youāre unable to find a specific field for size/weight, you can include that information in the variation title, bullet points, or product description. This way, customers will still be able to see and understand the different weights of the food variations.
Hope that clarifies things!
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Before doing this, you should ensure that each variation is treated as a distinct product with unique attributes, such as weight or size. This can be done by assigning different unit counts for each variation, ensuring they donāt conflict with the catalog system. Make sure each variation is clearly differentiated and follows the catalogās guidelines.
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Great point! Itās important to treat each variation as a separate product with its own unique details, like size or weight. That way, you avoid any issues with the catalog system.
You can create variations for food with different weights by using product attributes or options instead of separate products. Many e-commerce platforms allow you to set up one main product and add variations (e.g., 500g, 1kg) under it. If the system does not allow different unit counts, try using a dropdown or selection menu for weight options instead of separate listings. Check if your platform supports SKU variations, as some require unique SKUs for each variation. If needed, contact support to see if thereās a way to override the catalog restriction.
Try using a flat file to fix the variation issue, it often works better. Had a similar problem when organizing items with different sizes.
Because your UPC is already linked to an ASIN with the size set as ā15 Servings,ā Amazon will reject any upload that tries to change that defining attribute. If the catalog data is incorrect, Iād open a Brand Registry or Catalog Support case and ask them to correct the existing ASIN first. Once the catalog matches your product, creating the variation is usually much easier.
Hello, the error suggests that Amazon already has fixed catalog data for that ASIN, and your submission is conflicting with it. In your case, Amazon has the size attribute stored as ā15 Servings,ā while your inventory file is trying to change it to ā1.00 Ounce (Pack of 1).ā Since the UPC/EAN matches the existing ASIN, Amazon expects all key attributes to match exactly and will reject any conflicting values.
If you are creating a variation based on different weights or serving counts, each child ASIN needs to have its own unique product identifier (UPC/EAN/GTIN) and the variation theme must support size or weight for that product category. You cannot use the same UPC for multiple weights or try to change the defining attributes of an existing ASIN. If the products genuinely have different net weights, they should each have their own ASIN and then be linked together as variations.
If the existing ASIN contains incorrect catalog data, you will first need to correct the parent catalog information before creating the variation. Brand Registry support is usually much more effective than standard Seller Support for these catalog conflicts. They can review the product data and, if you provide packaging images showing the correct weight or serving count, they may update the attribute so the variation can be created successfully.
The key point is that Amazon is not rejecting the variation itselfāit is rejecting the mismatch between the data in your inventory file and the existing catalog record for that ASIN. Resolving that catalog conflict is usually the first step before the variation can be built successfully.