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How to Import JSON Files to Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 JSON Import

The default Magento 2 data import capabilities are enough for satisfying only basic data transfer demands, but what if a more complex task must be solved? For instance, you need to import JSON files to Magento 2, while the system supports only the CSV standard. You need to convert your JSON files to the supported file type to move them to your e-commerce website. Luckily, there is a more user-friendly solution for importing JSON to Magento 2.

Meet the Improved Import & Export extension. This module supports the Magento 2 JSON import so that you can move all the necessary information to your e-commerce store without turning it into CSV. You can effortlessly move data in this format in both directions: to and from your Magento 2 website.

In this article, we discuss JSON file requirements for importing data to Magento 2 and provide a list of supported entities (you can transfer all core entities now). Besides, you will find a step-by-step guide that describes how to import JSON data to Magento 2. If you are unfamiliar with the JSON format, its brief description is below. Continue Reading

Magento 2 Import: How To Fix Value For Attribute Contains Incorrect Value Error

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

In the following article, you will discover a universal algorithm for solving Magento 2 errors associated with incorrect attribute values. We focus on the Magento 2 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, Magento’s Value For Attribute Contains Incorrect Value error 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 with the Improved Import & Export module. 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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Magento 2 Imported Resource (Image) Could Not Be Downloaded: How To Fix This Magento 2 Import Error

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

In the following article, we explore a problem that prevents Magento users from importing images. You may be familiar with the Magento 2 Imported resource (image) could not be downloaded from external resource issue. If not, we provide two StackExchange cases and a possible resolution below. Besides, our team developed a dramatically improved way of importing images into Magento 2 which is also described in this article. So, what is Magento’s ‘Imported resource (image) could not be downloaded from external resource’ error, and how to fix it? Continue Reading

Magento 2 General System Exception Happened: How To Fix Error During Magento 2 Import

- Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

If you regularly deal with Magento 2 import processes, you might have faced the following message: General System Exception Happened. Like other import errors, it prevents you from transferring data to your e-commerce website. What are the causes of the Magento 2 General System Exception Happened issue? How do we fix this import problem? Magento users all over the globe regularly ask these questions. You’ve come to the right place if you are also looking for the corresponding answers.  

In the following post, we try to figure out Magento’s General System Exception Happened error and explain how to fix it. The issue is an inevitable part of the basic Magento 2 import processes associated with the platform’s default tools. Luckily, we know for sure how to address the problem. 

Below, we aggregated a short guide on how to fix the Magento 2 General System Exception Happened issue based on the StackExchange answers. Besides, you will discover a more user-friendly approach to the import that the Firebear team provides. Other useful Magentop 2 tips are gathered here: Developer’s Cookbook.
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How to Solve The Magento 2 “URL Key for Specified Store Already Exists” Error

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

 

magento 2 url key for specified store already exists error

When creating or importing categories and products some may encounter the Magento 2 “URL key for specified store already exists” error message. It may be the URL rewrites, database issues, or other things not considered.

Anyways, if there is an error there will also be a solution. In this article, we talk about how to solve the Magento 2 “URL key for specified store already exists” error when importing products and categories to your store.

You will learn when the error occurs, exploring specific conditions that cause it. This article mentions three different cases that usually lead to the “URL key for specified store already exists.” Next, we focus on the most frequent reason – duplicate URLs. The value specified in the URL key field would generate a URL that already exists in Magento 2. You will find out how to get rid of duplicate URLs when importing data to Magento 2. The article provides separate examples for products and categories. After that, we emphasize other features related to the Improved Import & Export extension – the solution that we use to address the “URL key for specified store already exists” issue.

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How to Import Only Mapped Fields to Magento 2

- Magento 2, Our extensions

In the following article, we shed light on how to import only mapped attributes to Magento 2 when you transfer a data update to your e-commerce website. By default, Magento 2 imports all the fields from the data file that follow the internal platform’s requirements. However, you can easily reduce the number of imported fields, transferring those matched to the internal Magento 2 records. This functionality is associated with the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension and its import jobs. Below, you will learn how to use the module to import only mapped fields to Magento 2. You will discover more tips like this one in our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook.

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How to import CSV files from /var/import/ folder to Magento 2 automatically

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Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

Today, we explain how to import CSV files from the /var/import/ folder to Magento 2 automatically. As usual, you will need Improved Import & Export to overcome the default platform’s limitations, such as the inability to create update schedules. Configure the extension as we describe below, and it will do all the daily data transfer tasks for you. For more tips like this one, follow our Magento 2 Developer’s Cookbook.  Continue Reading

How to import default attribute values for products via API in Magento 2

- Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

Recently, we’ve discovered a discussion on Stack Exchange about Magento 2 API import. The author asks whether it is possible to import default attribute values for products via API in Magento 2. Although you cannot establish API transfers using the default import interface, the Improved Import & Export extension lets you obtain the desired functionality within a couple of clicks. Let’s explore the issue in more detail and then proceed to the solution. And don’t forget to follow our Magento 2 Cookbook for more information on how to run your e-commerce website smoothly.  Continue Reading

The Improved Import / Export Magento 2 Extension by Firebear

- Magento 2, Our extensions

The Improved Import Export Magento 2 Extension by Firebear

Below, you will see a brief description of our project aimed at improving the default Magento 2 import/export functionality. Although the basic processes are significantly refined now, they still lack some important features; therefore, we work on this Magento 2 extension with the aim to build a multi-purpose solution.

Improved Import extension for Magento 2 provides a possibility to transfer your CSV, XML, JSON, XLSX, ODS files with products data and product images to Magento 2 from a remote FTP server, Dropbox, Google Sheets, a direct URL of a source file, supports dedicated categories import, REST and SOAP APIs, on the fly import of product attribute values, import/export cron jobs, and many more features!

In the article below, you will find the extension’s shortened roadmap and brief description. We separately discuss the light version of the module and its entire stack as well as share use cases. Also, this blog post contains information on how to import data from Google Sheets, transfer categories to Magento 2, import product attributes, creating new attributes on the fly, etc. Other useful materials include Magento CLI import commands, import file samples, import fields mapping reference, etc. Continue Reading

How to import and export updates within Magento 2. Consecutive Export

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Saving time is a priority when we deal with database updates. The most beneficial solution in the situation is to find an adequate method and tool that will reduce the number of backend actions and prevent errors and duplication.

In this guide, we will explore which processes can be used within Magento 2 to add new data to the one previously transferred without running countless imports and exports or recreating a whole new database. 

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