identifier_exists: Definition
Use the
For format API information, see the Content API for Shopping.
identifier_exists
attribute to indicate that unique product identifiers (UPIs) aren’t available for your product. Unique product identifiers are submitted using the gtin
, mpn
, and brand
attributes.
When to use
Use for products that don’t have a GTIN, MPN, or brand.
- If your product is new (which you submit through the
condition
attribute) and it doesn’t have assigned product identifiers that meet the requirements below, then submitidentifier_exists
with a value ofno
orfalse.
Use the following set of rules to provide the correct identifiers for each of your products.
Product identifier requirements | |||
Regardless of category |
The |
||
Apparel | Media | Other categories | |
Required product identifiers based on category |
Requires a value for the brand attribute |
Requires a value for the gtin attribute (for example, ISBN) |
Requires a value for the If there is no GTIN, provide the |
Otherwise | If product identifier requirements are not met, then your item’s performance may be limited. |
Products that might not have unique product identifiers include:
- Custom goods or one-of-a-kind items, like custom T-shirts, art, or handmade goods
- Products produced before GTINs were introduced, like vintage products, antiques, books published before 1970, and other special items
Format
Follow these formatting guidelines to make sure we understand the data you're submitting.
Type |
Boolean |
---|---|
Supported values (Text and XML feeds) |
yes, true, no, false |
Supported values |
true, false |
Repeated field | No |
File format | Example entry |
---|---|
Text |
|
XML feeds | <g:identifier_exists>no</g:identifier_exists> |
For format API information, see the Content API for Shopping.
Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to make sure you submit high-quality data for your products.
- Ensure that you only use this attribute if you are sure that your product doesn’t have any assigned unique product identifiers.
- Products for which the
identifier_exists
attribute is incorrectly set tono
orfalse
and for which there is evidence that a unique product identifier exists, will be disapproved.
Examples
Products without GTINs, MPNs & brands
Product | Customized Black Dress |
title |
Customized Black Dress |
price |
32 USD |
color |
black |
size |
M |
identifier exists |
no |
condition |
new |
is_bundle |
yes |
gtin |
(Leave blank, since the dress is custom made and doesn't have a GTIN) |
mpn |
(Leave blank, since the dress is custom made and doesn't have an MPN) |
Product | Wool Scarf |
title |
Hand knitted polka dot wool scarf - orange / black |
identifier exists |
no |
price |
15 USD |
color |
orange / black |
condition |
new |
gtin |
(Leave blank, since the scarf is custom made and doesn't have a GTIN) |
mpn |
(Leave blank, since the scarf is custom made and doesn't have an MPN) |
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