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

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

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

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Magento tips & tricks

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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Invalid Option Value: How To Fix Magento 2 Import Error

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

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

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Magento tips & tricks

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

- E-Commerce, Fire development, Magento 2, Uncategorized

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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How to Import Shipping Tracking Numbers to Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Tracking Number Import

It is essential to provide customers with all the information about the goods and services you sell. While displaying all product details is an obvious and easy-to-implement task, managing tracking numbers in Magento 2 is way more sophisticated. For instance, your e-commerce website doesn’t let you transfer them from an external system. Consequently, you cannot automate the integration between Magento 2 and shipping providers. However, there is a tool that addresses the existing issues and enables seamless synchronization of your e-commerce website and third-party platforms.

In the following post, we shed light on how to import shipping tracking numbers to Magento 2. Since you cannot do that with the default Magento platform, it is necessary to leverage the Improved Import & Export extension. This reliable solution enables rich import functionality, provides robust export capabilities and offers tons of other features that dramatically enhance every integration. Let’s figure out how to import shipping information to Magento 2 seamlessly.

Below, you will learn about Magento 2 tracking number import. We provide a list of all features that Improved Import & Export delivers in this dimension. After that, you will figure out how to import and export Magento 2 tracking/shipping codes. The last chapter of this article described other features associated with our extension. Continue Reading

Wyomind Mass Order Export for Magento 2 and 1

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Magento tips & tricks

Wyomind Order Export Magento 2 Extension Review; Wyomind Order Export Magento Module Overview

Third-party tools can essentially simplify the default Magento order export management. We’ve already gathered the best import/export modules in the appropriate posts here: Magento import/export extensions; Magento 2 import/export extensions. Today, we’d like to draw your attention to the Order Export extension by Wyomind. Below, we will introduce you to the module’s features and backend functionality.   Continue Reading