How to fix: Type unknown error

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One or more of your products has a 3D model of an unknown type. Make sure that your 3D model you have provided to the 3D model link [virtual_model_link] attribute is in the right format. These are the file formats supported by GLTF validator: GLTF (.gltf), and GLB (.glb).

If you provide a 3D model of an unknown type, it will be disapproved and the product will be displayed without the 3D model.

Instructions

Step 1 of 3: See the affected products

  1. In your Manufacturer Center account, click Products on the navigation menu, then click Diagnostics.
  2. Click the Item issues tab to see current issues affecting your products.

To download a list (.csv) of all affected items for all issues:

  • Click the download button next to the filter button , beneath the graph and above the list of issues.

To download a list (.csv) of all affected items for a particular issue:

  • Find the issue under the “Issue” column, then click the download button at the end of the row.

To see a list of up to 50 products with this particular issue:

  • Find the issue under the “Issue” column, then click View samples in the “Affected items” column.

Step 2 of 3: Make sure that the 3D model is in a supported file format

  1. Filter the downloaded report so that you can see the product with:
    "Issue title" = Type unknown
  2. Update the value for the 3D model link [virtual_model_link] attribute with a 3D model that's in a supported format - GLTF (.gltf), or GLB (.glb).

Step 3 of 3: Resubmit your product data

  1. After you’ve updated your product data, resubmit it using one of these methods:
  2. Next, check that you’ve fixed the issue by making sure it’s no longer listed on the Diagnostics page.

Keep in mind: It may take some time for your change to be reflected on the Diagnostics page.

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