[identifier_exists]
attribute to indicate that unique product identifiers (UPIs) aren't available for your product. Unique product identifiers are submitted using the GTIN [gtin]
, MPN [mpn]
and brand[brand]
attributes.When to use
- If your product is new (which you submit using the condition
[condition]
attribute) and it doesn't have assigned product identifiers that meet the requirements below, you should submit the identifier exists[identifier_exists]
attribute with a value ofno
orfalse.
Use the following set of rules to provide the correct identifiers for each of your products
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Products that might not have unique product identifiers include:
- Custom goods or one-of-a-kind products, 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 products
There are four supported values for this attribute:
yes
/ true
no
/ false
Format
Follow these formatting guidelines to make sure that Google understands the data that you're submitting.
Type |
Boolean |
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Supported values (Text and XML feeds) |
yes, true, no, false |
Supported values |
true, false |
Repeated field | No |
File format | Example entry |
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Text |
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XML feeds | <g:identifier_exists>no</g:identifier_exists> |
To format your data for Content API, have a look at the Content API for Shopping.
Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to make sure that you submit high quality data for your products.
- Ensure that you only set the value to no
[no]
or false[false]
for this attribute if you are certain that your product doesn't have any assigned unique product identifiers. (Note that the value must be submitted in English). - Products for which the identifier exists
[identifier_exists]
attribute is incorrectly set to no[no]
or false[false]
and for which there is evidence that a unique product identifier exists, will be disapproved. (Note that the value must be submitted in English).
Examples
Product data for a new customised black dress, size medium, 32.00 USD |
|
Attribute |
Value |
Title |
Customised black dress |
Price |
32 USD |
Colour |
Black |
Size |
M |
Identifier exists |
|
Condition |
|
Bundle |
|
GTIN |
(Leave blank, as the dress is custom made and doesn't have a GTIN) |
MPN |
(Leave blank, as the dress is custom made and doesn't have an MPN) |
Product data for a new, hand-knitted, orange and black polka dot wool scarf, 15.00 USD |
|
Attribute |
Value |
Title |
Hand-knitted polka-dot wool scarf – orange/black |
Price |
15 USD |
Colour |
Orange/black |
Identifier exists [identifier_exists] |
no |
Condition |
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GTIN |
(Leave blank, since the scarf is custom made and doesn't have a GTIN) |
MPN |
(Leave blank, as the scarf is custom made and doesn't have an MPN) |