Understanding Field Mapping Rules When Migrating Products to Smart Feed
This guide explains how to interpret and handle discrepancies between original TSV file data and Smart Feed preview values during product migration. It covers field mapping rules, possible scenarios, and suggested actions for handling mismatches.
Field Mapping and Interpretation Principles
Field Matching Scenarios
- Original TSV field values and Smart Feed preview values are identical: It Indicates successful migration with no further action required.
- Original TSV field values and Smart Feed preview values are different: It may indicate an unmigrated product, a deleted product, or an error in rule settings.
Handling Scenarios
- Identical Values: No action is needed as the product information has been successfully migrated.
- Different Values:
- Check the settings in the Multi-Platform Store Migration app for consistency between GMC Item ID rules and TSV file rules.
- Verify if the product was deleted or requires remigration.
- Ignore discrepancies for newly listed products.
Example: Field Interpretations and Actions
|
Smart Feed Preview Value |
TSV File Original Data |
Interpretation and Suggested Action |
| 181xxxxx | 181xxxxx | Product ID matched successfully; no action needed. |
| - | 473xxxx |
Product ID does not exist in SHOPLINE, possibly not migrated or deleted. Action: 1. Go to the Multi-Platform Store Migration App and check the migration status. 2. Confirm if the product was deleted or excluded from migration. Reconfigure and remigrate if necessary. |
| 181xxxxx | - |
Product is newly listed, and the ID is missing in the TSV file. Action: 1. Verify if the product is newly listed or added after the TSV file was generated. 2. Regenerate the TSV file and check if the product is included. |
| Catherine Hollow Out Ruched Maxi Dress | Catherine Hollow Out Ruched Maxi Dress | Product title matched successfully; no action needed. |
| Catherine Hollow Out Ruched Maxi Dress | Different Title |
Title mismatch, possibly due to migration errors or updates. Action: 1. Check the Product Field Rule Settings page to verify title rules. 2. Confirm if the title was updated in SHOPLINE. Regenerate the TSV file if necessary. |
| New Title | - |
Title is missing in the TSV file but exists in SHOPLINE. Action: 1. Verify if the product is newly listed or its title has been updated. 2. Regenerate the TSV file to synchronize the information with Smart Feed. |
- A “-” symbol in the table indicates a missing or empty field in the TSV file.
- Refer to the example scenarios for understanding and addressing discrepancies.
- When issues arise, review the Multi-Platform Store Migration settings to ensure consistency between GMC Item ID rules and TSV file configurations.