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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 Import & Export Product Attributes for Magento 2 (Along with Attribute Values & Sets)

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

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Today, we are going to talk about the import and export of product attributes for Magento 2. Operating an e-commerce store is associated with numerous processes. Various management chores include a broad array of actions from creating a category tree to adding an FAQ section. Somewhere between these processes, attribute management is hidden. Magento 2 heavily relies on attributes, attribute sets, and attribute values. You may need to update them frequently to keep your catalog in order. Although the platform delivers all the tools necessary to manage your attributes and all the related data, your daily routine turns into an unbearable burden if you work with hundreds of records. However, there is a simple way to do so – import attributes to Magento 2 instead of applying all the necessary changes manually.

You can import and export attributes, attribute sets, and attribute values in Magento 2, replacing various manual tasks and automating your management routine. Below, we shed light on how to enable this functionality in your store even though Magento 2 lacks the corresponding features. A little spoiler: you need to install the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension. It will help you transfer Magento 2 attributes, values, and attribute sets to and from your e-commerce website. 

The article below focuses on the pros and cons of both manual attribute management and the corresponding import and export automation. After that, it sheds light on various aspects of the Magento 2 import-export of product attributes associated with our extension. You will learn how to manage attribute tables, edit attribute values, create new attributes on the fly during import, use multiple file formats and sources for the attribute import and export, as well as leverage alternative transfers.  Mapping and scheduling are also described in this post. These features will help you automate the Magento import of attributes from external sources. 
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How to Solve The Magento 2 “URL Key for Specified Store Already Exists” Error

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

 

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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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Magento 2 B2B Requisition List Guide: How to Manage & Import Requisition Lists in Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 B2B Requisition List Import guide

In the following article, we explain what a requisition list of Magento 2 is – a feature exclusively available in Adobe Commerce with B2B extension only. Besides, we describe the Magento 2 requisition list functionality and provide several small tutorials on managing this type of content. Next, we shed light on how to import and export Magento 2 B2B requisition list data. Since you cannot freely transfer B2B entities in Magento with its default tools, you need a third-party tool and a CSV file prepared according to specific requirements. We offer a solution that works best for the requisition list import to Magento 2. You will also find a sample CSV with all the necessary attributes and a table that defines all the Magento 2 B2B requisition list columns below, but let’s define Magento 2 requisition lists first and then gradually proceed to other sections of this guide. Continue Reading

Magento 2 Shared Catalog Guide: How to Import and Export Shared Catalogs in Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

Magento 2 Shared Catalogs Import and Export

The following article explores Magento 2 shared catalogs – a B2B entity exclusively available to Adobe Commerce users. You will learn what a Magento 2 shared catalog is, how to create a shared catalog in Magento 2, what the nuances of sharing are, and how to import and export shared catalogs. Note that full-featured shared catalog data transfers are possible only with the Improved Import & Export extension and its B2B Add-on. The other features are available right out of the box.

The entity has huge potential for B2B merchants, and we will help you leverage it below. So arm yourself with patience and peruse this guide. If you don’t know how to import or export shared catalogs between your Magento 2 store and an external e-commerce website, you’ve come to the right place. But let’s first define what shared catalogs are.
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How to Import & Export Magento 2 Gift Cards

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

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Gift cards are a useful addition to every e-commerce website. They are frequently used on e-commerce websites with any assortment: online grocery stores, fashion outlets, sporting equipment websites, etc. Most e-commerce platforms let you use gift cards, and Magento is no exception. In the following article, we explore Magento 2 gift cards. You will learn the platform’s gift card workflow. We focus on the available Magento gift card types, shed light on the Magento 2 gift card product, and explore the import and export nuances associated with this entity. You will learn how to import gift cards to Magento 2 using the platform’s default instruments. After that, we provide a more user-friendly and flexible solution to the Magento 2 gift card import and export. Of course, all the Magento gift card attributes are explained below. And if you think that the default gift card functionality is not enough, please, check our list of top Magento 2 gift card extensions. Continue Reading

Magento 2 Product Reviews Import & Export Guide

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Product Reviews Import Export

Today, we are going to talk about product reviews in Magento 2. Although the main focus of our discussion is the import of reviews, you will also learn how to export them. And, of course, there is a section that describes attributes and values available in a Magento 2 product reviews import CSV.

Please, note that you cannot import and export product reviews to/from Magento 2 with its built-in tools. Therefore, we explain how the Magento 2 import of product reviews looks with the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension. You will discover a sample import and export table for product reviews with all its attributes explained.

After that, we dive deep into the nuances of the Magento 2 product reviews import & export. You will learn how to import product reviews to Magento 2 automatically. The corresponding export processes are described too. But before going any further, let’s see how to enable Magento 2 product reviews. 
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How to Import and Export URL Rewrites in Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 import URL Rewrites

This article discusses a significant point of every migration between e-commerce stores – the Magento 2 import of URL rewrites. Below, we describe how to import and export URL rewrites in Magento 2. Unfortunately, your e-commerce storefront doesn’t let you perform this data exchange by default. The import and export capabilities of Magento 2 are fairly limited and lack support for numerous entities, including Magento 2 URL rewrites. However, you can address the existing data sync problems with the help of third-party services, such as the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension. In the blog post below, you will learn how to use the extension to import and export URL rewrites between Magento 2 websites or from beyond the ecosystem. At the same time, we shed light on the URL Rewrites Magento 2 sample import and export table, explaining its attributes. You will also find a detailed description of the Improved Import & Export solution since it delivers lots of opportunities, in addition, to support for URL rewrites. 
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