Monthly Archives: August 2021

How to Import And Export Magento 2 Page Builder Data

Magento 2 Page Builder Data Import Export

In the following article, we shed light on what Magento 2 Page Builder is and how to import/export all Page Builder data. Since you cannot transfer anything to/from the tool via default Magento 2 instruments, it is necessary to install a third-party extension. Below, we shed light on the most intuitive and easy-to-use solution aimed at recreating the missing functionality. Meet the Improved Import & Export extension. With its help, you will be able to import and export Page Builder-related information to and from Magento 2 most efficiently.

As for the blog post below, it unveils the most important facts about Magento 2 Page Builder. You will learn about its drag and drop functionality, grid system, visual effects, flexible integrations, products, instant previews, schedules, etc. Besides, there is a technical introduction to the tool and a brief description of Bluefoot CMS as the foundation of Magento 2 Page Builder. After that, the article focuses on how to import and export data to/from Magento 2 Page Builder. Since the process incorporates the Improved Import & Export extension, you will also find its features described in the blog post.
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How to import data from SAP ASE (Sybase) database to Magento 2

Magento 2 SAP ASE Sybase Data Import

What if a vital data update is stored within the SAP Adaptive Server database but you need to transfer it to your Magento 2 website? The default tools built into your e-commerce store are useless if you need to create a direct connection. The same is about most third-party tools. So, how to move the crucial information to your e-commerce store most efficiently? Below, you will find the answer. We describe a common way of importing SAP ASE bases into Magento 2 and then compare it with a more user-friendly approach.

The common way of moving SAP ASE tables into Magento 2 is a complex procedure that consists of several steps. First of all, you need to perform a CSV export from the Sybase SQL server. We describe this process in the dedicated step-by-step guide below. Next, you need to map third-party attributes to Magento 2 records. After that, it is possible to import an SAP ASE table into Magento 2. You will find the pros and cons of this approach below.

As for the easy way of moving Sybase SQL server bases into Magento 2, it is way more straightforward since it involves Improved Import & Export. You provide the connection parameters and configure other aspects of your data transfer. That’s it! Let’s explore each step of both procedures in more detail and compare two approaches side by side.
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How to fix the “URL key for specified store already exists” issue on Magento 2 import

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

Magento 2 export CLI

Let’s suppose that you need to import a product CSV file, that follows the Magento 2 requirements, to a new installation. What could go wrong? Unfortunately, several errors may occur when you do that, including “URL key for specified store already exists”. In the following article, we explore the issue on the example provided in a StackExchange discussion, where Zed Blackbeard argues that it is impossible to import products to Magento 2 due to the general system exception. Magento informs its administrator who runs the update that the URL key for the specified store already exists. After that, the system breaks the import

Below, you will discover the conditions that cause the problem. After that, the article provides several possible resolutions. To be more specific, we provide recommendations from the appropriate StackExchange discussion as well as deliver our approach that incorporates the Improved Import & Export extension. If you face other issues while using your Magento installation, you may try to find them described in this blog post: Magento 2 Cookbook.
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How to export a custom entity from Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

Magento 2 export CLI

Let’s assume that you’ve created a custom entity in your Magento 2 backend. However, you cannot either import or export it using the default tools of your website. Furthermore, the built-in import and export solutions don’t let you transfer most default entities Magento 2 relies upon. So, is there any way to enable synchronization with third-party platforms and partners that ask for your newly-created custom record? 

As you’ve probably guessed already, you need a third-party import and export solution to import and export a custom entity in Magento 2. A reliable module lets you export a custom entity from Magento 2 as you do with products, orders, and other records. At the same time, you may try to implement one of the community-proposed solutions. But what way to choose? 

In the following article, we detailly describe a StackExchange discussion and the related data transfer case. Its author complains that it is impossible to export a custom entity from Magento 2. People in the thread propose different resolutions described below. Since they are aimed at tech-savvy users, most Magento merchants are not able to address the existing issue following these recommendations. However, the Firebear team provides a more user-friendly way to cover the existing gap between business needs and the default functionality of Magento 2. We explain how to export a custom entity from Magento 2 with the help of the Improved Import & Export extension. For more useful tips on import and export, follow this link: Magento 2 Cookbook.
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How to Import & Export Newsletter Subscribers in Magento 2

Let’s suppose that you run an online business with lots of newsletter subscribers but want to move them to a brand new Magento 2 website. Although Magento 2 doesn’t let you do that with the help of its default import and export tools, there is a solution that enables the desired functionality. Meet the Improved Import & Export extension. With its help, you will freely import and export newsletter subscribers in Magento 2.

In the following article, we focus on how to manage newsletter subscribers in Magento 2. You will also discover the conditions you should create prior to importing subscriber data to your e-commerce website. Besides, we explain how to create a table with attributes repeated to newsletter subscribers. And of course, there is a guide on how to move newsletter subscribers from Magento 1 to Magento 2. If you are going to migrate from your old e-commerce website to a brand new one, you’ve come to the right place. The general details about Magento 2 newsletter subscribers’ import and export are also gathered below.
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Magento 2 Gift Card Extension by Aheadworks

AheadWorks Gift Card Magento 2 Extension Review; AheadWorks Gift Card Magento Module Overview

In the following post, we describe a flexible tool for crafting gift cards. The Magento 2 Gift Card extension by Aheadworks lets you add both physical and virtual gift cards to your catalog. It is possible to use a custom design for all gift cards crafted with the module. Furthermore, your buyers can add personal messages to the cards they purchase on your website. Also, due to a gift code grid, you can track all issued cards and their usage right in the Magento admin. Below, we review the core features of the Magento 2 Gift Card module by Aheadworks and show its backend and frontend interfaces. If you are interested in similar solutions, check Amasty Gift Card Extension for Magento 2 and 1.
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Magento 2 Import: How To Fix ‘Value For Attribute Contains Incorrect Value’ Error

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

In the following article, you will discover a universal algorithm for solving Magento 2 errors caused by incorrect attribute values. We focus on the ‘Value For Attribute Contains Incorrect Value’ issue to illustrate the entire scope of problems merchants usually face. 

Let’s assume that your import file contains multiple products with numerous attributes, each of which follows the strict Magento requirements. However, there is a record with invalid values. As a result, the error mentioned above displays. It doesn’t let you transfer the entire table with product data.

Below, you will find out how to address this problem. Furthermore, we also shed light on how to prevent it and avoid unpleasant situations with your future data updates. Since our solution incorporates the Improved Import & Export module, you will discover its features below. Besides, we elucidate how to prevent other import issues with the help of our plugin. If you are looking for a more specific case of this issue, check this article: Value For Status Attribute Contains Incorrect Value: How To Fix Error During Magento 2 Import.
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Invalid Option Value: How To Fix Magento 2 Import Error

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

Below, we explore another common problem that prevents Magento 2 import processes. No matter whether you’ve faced the Invalid Option Value Error or not but it may occur when you import a configurable product with many options. Below, we study two cases and provide several resolutions to the issue. Firstly, we explain a situation when it is impossible to save changes in a configurable product due to its custom options. Secondly, you will peruse a case when a user cannot import a configurable product from a CSV file. After that, the article sheds light on a time-consuming resolution provided in a StackExchange discussion. Since we also know how to address the issue, you will find several tips on how to manage configurable products with numerous custom options. Besides, we describe an enhanced import procedure that incorporates the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension.
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Amasty Gift Card Extension for Magento 2 and 1

Amasty Gift Card Magento 2 module review

It’s not a secret that everyone loves gifts, but it is often difficult to decide what gift to choose. As a store owner, you can help your customers solve this problem by introducing something entirely new – Magento gift card product type. However, it is necessary to install the appropriate Magento 2 module to get the revolutionary functionality. Today we’d like to draw your attention to the Amasty Gift Card Magento 2 extension. Below, we shed light on its core features and provide useful tips on Magento 2 gift card configuration. Also, check this: Magento 2 Gift Card Extensions Comparison. Continue Reading

How to export customers with custom attributes in Magento 2

Magento 2 export CLI

We continue sifting the endless StackExchange desert in an attempt to discover the most helpful discussion. This time, our attention has been captured by an export-related issue. Transferring customer data from Magento 2 has never been a problem. Unless you change something. In this StackExchange discussion, the author created a custom attribute before moving prospect data from the website. However, the default export tool failed to satisfy the designated business requirements. 

Below, we shed light on how to fix the problem and export customers with custom attributes in Magento 2. We provide the solution from the StackExchange discussion. You will find a method that helped its author export customers with custom attributes from Magento 2. Note that it requires coding experience to be implemented. Thus, non-technical users won’t be able to satisfy similar business goals with this approach. Therefore, we also deliver an absolutely different way of transferring any custom buyer data from Magento 2 based on the Improved Import & Export module. The tool lets you work with any custom attributes and also delivers numerous other features that simplify data transfer processes.
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