Google Base Feeder Support Thread [OLD]

[kevinmc3]

ver 1.3.9h

Although I can upload my feed successfully, I get four attribute errors (see below) , that prevent my product feeds from Product Search.

Messages and errors below. The attribute errors are a bit cryptic and don't show exactly where and what errors are..?

"Missing required attribute: availability (500 errors, only affecting Product Search, Search API for Shopping)

While items missing recommended attributes will process successfully, we recommend including relevant attributes if they are available.

Attribure errors:
Missing recommended attribute: brand

Expiration date is too far in the future

Missing recommended attribute: mpn

Missing recommended attribute: google product category "

[raunharman]

These errors are common.
Here is what you need to do:

Availability: Go to Admin--Catalog---Categories/Products. For each product ensure that you have a number for Products Quantity. Further in Admin--Configuration--Google Merchant Center Feeder Configuration, ensure you have suitable values for Show Quantity, Include Zero Quantity and Default Quantity


Brand: Go to Admin--Catalog---Categories/Products. Select a Manufacturer for all your products. Or at least those that you want listed through this feed.

Expiration date....: Go to Admin--Configuration--Google Merchant Center Feeder Configuration. Look for Expiration Date Base, Select "Now" as the option. Then look for Expiration Date Adjust, Enter "29" here. (Google does not accept more than 30)

mpn: Go to Admin--Catalog---Categories/Products. Enter a value for the Product Model.

Product Category: Go to Admin--Configuration--Google Merchant Center Feeder Configuration---Default Product Category. You will need to select the correct category for your products from http://www.google.com/support/mercha...?answer=160081 and enter the value here. Choose the value in XML (Google gives you the options). Enter it here and its done.

[palagio]

@kevinmc3
Check out the google product feed specification here:
http://support.google.com/merchants/...swer=188494#GB

Missing recommended attribute: mpn

mpn [mpn] - Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) of the item

This code uniquely identifies the product to its manufacturer. In particular, the combination of brand and MPN clearly specifies one product.

When to include:Required for all items - except apparel, media, and custom made goods, or if you're providing 'brand' and 'gtin'.
Type Alphanumeric characters
Text/Tab delimited GO12345OOGLE
XML '<g:mpn>GO1234568OOGLE</g:mpn>'

Missing recommended attribute: google product category "
For this see Google Product Taxonomy at
http://support.google.com/merchants/...&answer=160081
hope this helps

[ryanb4614]

I have updated the mod from the version I had, but now it will not insert any products into the feeder. I have about 10-11,000 products. From google base website the error is showing as this:
1 of 0 inserted
XML formatting error - Error
Our system encountered an error when processing your data feed. Learn more.
Examples:
Line Nr. Column Nr.
231 29

Line 231 has this:
<description><![CDATA[Case of 12/13oz- CANIDAE� All Life Stages with Chicken, Lamb, & Fish. All Natural Dog Food Formula with Three High Quality Meats: Chicken, Lamb, & Fish, Plus Essential Vitamins & Chelated Minerals. Dogs Love the Taste! Multi Meat Source Formula and All Natural Ingredients with Balanced Omega 6 & 3 Fatty Acids. CANIDAE� All Life Stages formula meets the AAFCO Dog Nutrient Profiles for all life stages. CANIDAE BENEFITS: � All Natural, High Quality, Holistic Pet Food � Easy-Open Lids � Convenient 12 pack cases � High Meat Content Loaf Style Canned Foods � Naturally Preserved Herbal Formulation � Excellent Palatability � Contains Skin & Coat Conditioners to Maintain a Healthy Luxurious Coat � Balanced Omega 6 & 3 Fatty Acids � Superior Digestibility � Made the CANIDAE� Way with Superior Quality: No Corn, Wheat, Soy, Grain Fractions or Fillers and Naturally Preserved]]></description>