identifier_exists [identifier_exists]: Definition
Use the
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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 a value submitted for the gtin attribute, or both the mpn and brand attributes, then submit identifier_exists with a value of no or false.
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 that we understand the data that 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> |
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Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to make sure that you submit high-quality data for your products.
- There are no minimum requirements for this attribute. Keep in mind that you still need to follow the formatting guidelines or the information that you submit can't be used.
Examples
Products without GTINs, MPNs & brands
| Product | Customised black dress |
title [title] |
Customised black dress |
price [price] |
32 GBP |
color [colour] |
black |
size [size] |
M |
identifier exists [identifier_exists] |
no |
condition [condition] |
new |
is_bundle [is_bundle] |
more |
gtin [gtin] |
(Leave blank, since the dress is custom made and doesn't have a GTIN) |
mpn [mpn] |
(Leave blank, since the dress is custom made and doesn't have an MPN) |
| Product | Wool scarf |
title [title] |
Hand-knitted polka-dot wool scarf – orange/black |
identifier exists [identifier_exists] |
no |
price [price] |
15 GBP |
color [colour] |
orange/black |
condition [condition] |
new |
gtin [gtin] |
(Leave blank, since the scarf is custom made and doesn't have a GTIN) |
mpn [mpn] |
(Leave blank, since the scarf is custom made and doesn't have an MPN) |
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