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How to fix: Reused value [id]

Submit a new and unique ID that you've never used before

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Why this issue is happening

A product that you recently submitted was previously submitted with the same unique ID in the same language for the same country.

How to fix your issue

Each new product that you submit needs a unique ID. We recommend that you use the product's SKU, and reuse that same value each time you submit the product.

Tip: If your unique IDs can be extracted automatically from your data, you can set up a feed rule to change the ID [id] attribute values in either primary or secondary feeds. The ID rule allows you to bulk update your feed to make sure that each of your products has a unique value for the ID [id] attribute.

Fix products one by one directly in Merchant Center

Step 1 Navigate to Products in Merchant Center, then select the Needs attention tab.

Step 2 Use the filter icon above the table to find all products affected by your issue.

Step 3 Click on the title of the product you want to fix, then click Edit product.

Step 4 Make sure that your product has a unique value for the ID [id] attribute.

Step 5 Select Save.

Fix multiple products at once

Step 1 Navigate to Products in Merchant Center, then select the Needs attention tab.

Step 2 Use the filter icon above the table to find all products affected by your issue.

Step 3 Select the download icon to download a list (.csv) of all affected products for all issues or this particular issue.

Step 4 Cross reference the downloaded list with your uploaded product data, and make sure that your product has a unique value for the ID [id] attribute.

Step 5 Reupload your corrected product data to Merchant Center using your chosen upload method.


Next steps

After making the requested changes, check that you’ve fixed the issue by making sure it’s no longer listed on the “Needs attention” page.

Keep in mind: It may take some time for your change to be reflected on the “Needs attention” page.

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